Athletic Trainer

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.

 FLSA STATUS Exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree EXPERIENCE None needed LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required AT - Athletic Trainer - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 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 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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