Athletic Trainer

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors degree

• None needed

• AT - Certified Athletic Trainer - State Licensure -- through the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

• 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

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital located 35 miles east of Houston is the areas only full-service hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. This 230-licensed bed hospital with 15 operating rooms and over 1700 employees brings Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.