Athletic Trainer - Full Time - Days
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Vacancy
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Job Description
At Houston Methodist the Athletic Trainer position is responsible for preventing recognizing assessing managing treating disposing of and reconditioning athletic injuries under the direction of a physician licensed in this state or another qualified licensed health professional. This position performs related duties in accordance with the state practice act applicable regulations and department policy procedures and practices. The Athletic Trainer position demonstrates competence to adapt to work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical psychosocial cultural safety and other development needs of patients served by the department.
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused 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 evidencebased 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. Selfmotivated 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 selfgrowth and development by participating in inservice programs and continuing education.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; 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.
- Bachelors degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
- None needed
- AT Certified Athletic Trainer State Licensure through the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers OR
- ATTemp Certified Athletic Trainer Temporary State Licensure AND
- BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing 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 coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision; actively participating in problemsolving
- Demonstrates excellent timemanagement 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
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall 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:
Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.
Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Employment Type
Full Time
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