Athletic Trainer

Portneuf Medical Center; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Portneuf Medical Center is seeking a full-time Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer in Pocatello, ID. This role involves managing injuries and providing care to student-athletes while developing injury prevention programs. You will assist at outreach events throughout the year.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Athletic Training and be licensed in Idaho. The position offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment focused on employee well-being and advanced healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Must hold current Athletic Trainer licensure with the State of Idaho.
• Current Athletic Trainer licensure with Board of Certification (BOC) is necessary.
• Basic Life Support certification must be valid.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care for injuries to student-athletes.
• Assist in sports medicine care at outreach events.
• Develop injury and illness prevention strategies.
• Coordinate and conduct concussion-testing programs.
• Maintain accurate injury records for student-athletes.

Skills

Injury assessment

Emergency care

Rehabilitation

Communication with coaches

Education

Bachelor’s in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, full-time, Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence recognized surgeons, imaging, primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care of injuries to affiliated school district student-athletes, including assessment, management, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, render emergency care when necessary, and assist in the development of injury prevention programs.
• Assist in the provision of sports medicine care at sponsored outreach sports medicine events throughout the year, as assigned by the Outreach Sports Medicine Program Director. Events include youth football, youth soccer, cycling and triathlon, high school rodeo, baseball, basketball, track and field, skiing/snowboarding.
• Develop and implement injury and illness prevention strategies and programs. After injury/illness, determine an individual's readiness to participate in athletics and other extracurricular physical activity. Work with coaches to design and coordinate injury prevention strength and agility training during the off-season. Develop and implement a comprehensive emergency action plan.
• Coordinate school's concussion-testing program (baseline and post-concussion). Conduct concussion evaluations and referrals.
• Maintain accurate records of all injuries sustained by student-athletes during school-sponsored athletic activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Athletic Training
• Current Athletic Trainer licensure with the State of Idaho
• Current Athletic Trainer licensure with Board of Certification (BOC)
• Current Basic Life Support certification

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training