Athletic Trainer
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Job Description
Overview
Houston Methodist Standard
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team-focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
- Collaborates with all members of the health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information and data in a comprehensive manner to facilitate efficient and effective accomplishment of patient care.
- Provides oversight to support personnel of patient care duties to ensure properly performed.
- Effectively communicates with the patient family physician and coach regarding the patients ability to return to practice and competition.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Practices prevention recognition assessment management treatment and reconditioning of injuries in accordance with athletic training practice act and in collaboration with providers.
- Documents patient assessments and treatment notes accurately.
- Works in an integrated manner with the healthcare team in the provision of exercise and treatment modalities.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides safe effective athletic training appropriate to the patients ability and injury based upon the relevant evidence-based practice.
- Prepares patients for practice and competition through the appropriate utilization of braces bandages wrapping and taping techniques to prevent injury. Provides emergency care within the athletic trainer scope of practice.
- Proactively identifies/assesses any facility environment or patient related issues documenting and communicating to management as appropriate. Corrects minor safety hazards.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed.
- Promotes brand awareness while partnering within the community to increase service utilization.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in the organization and direction of specific activities of the department in coordination with leadership.
- Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices. May participate in committees relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings grand rounds conferences and meetings in coordination with leadership.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual process improvement. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills. Assumes responsibility for self-growth and development by participating in in-service programs and continuing education.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- None needed
License/Certification
- AT - Certified Athletic Trainer - State Licensure -- through the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers OR
- AT-Temp - Certified Athletic Trainer - Temporary State Licensure AND
- BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)
KSA/ Supplemental Data
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Adapts to multiple on-going priorities with minimal supervision; actively participating in problem-solving
- Demonstrates excellent time-management and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform Yes
- Scrubs No
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
Company Profile
Since 1998 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospitaltied for No. 4 in Houston and No. 6 (three-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Reports best hospital rankings in 2020.With 316 operating beds 24 operating rooms and over 2400 employees Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was designed to provide comprehensive personalized care for the community.
Employment Type
Full-Time
