Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer provides on-site healthcare services to the communities served by sports medicine programs. This position is accountable for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and return to athletic activity from injury and illness.

• Delivers prevention, recognition, assessment, management, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses under the direction of a licensed physician.
• Maintains accurate documentation when practicing forms of healthcare within the scope of the athletic training license.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, patient care givers and other appropriate parties to maintain effective communication and coordinate any restrictions or accommodations.
• Assists with the sports medicine program to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Helps market the sports medicine program, including the provision of information and education to patients and the community, to promote services to internal and external customers.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies, equipment and marketing goods and requests through proposals, orders and replenishes inventory supplies.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner any information that may influence the patient's treatment program or well being, including preparing clinical progress notes and other required documentation in accordance with established policies.
• Facilitates appointments for athletes and families to access healthcare services.

• Must fulfill license and certification renewals to maintain required qualifications.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Good critical thinking and autonomous judgment making.
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families and other employees at all levels.
• Ability to promote services and programs.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to using required software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.
• Master's Degree in Athletic Training/Related Field and NATABOC Certification preferred.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's.
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience.
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATHLTRNR): Athletic Trainer License (LAT) by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.