Athletic Trainer - Full Time - Days

At Houston Methodist the Athletic Trainerposition is responsible for preventing recognizing assessingmanaging treating disposing of and reconditioning athletic injuriesunder the direction of a physician licensed in this state oranother qualified licensed health professional.

This positionperforms related duties in accordance with the state practice actapplicable regulations and department policy procedures andpractices.

The Athletic Trainer position demonstrates competence toadapt to work and customer service to accommodate the uniquephysical psychosocial cultural safety and other development needsof patients served by thedepartment.

PEOPLE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Promotes apositive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocusedwork unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimaldepartmentresults.
• Collaborates withall members of the health care team by actively communicating andreporting pertinent information and data in a comprehensive mannerto facilitate efficient and effective accomplishment of patientcare.
• Provides oversightto support personnel of patient care duties to ensure properlyperformed.
• Effectivelycommunicates with the patient family physician and coach regardingthe patients ability to return to practice andcompetition.

SERVICEESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Practicesprevention recognition assessment management treatment andreconditioning of injuries in accordance with athletic trainingpractice act and in collaboration withproviders.
• Documentspatient assessments and treatment notesaccurately.
• Works in anintegrated manner with the healthcare team in the provision ofexercise and treatmentmodalities.

QUALITY / SAFETYESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Providessafe effective athletic training appropriate to the patientsability and injury based upon the relevant evidencebasedpractice.
• Preparespatients for practice and competition through the appropriateutilization of braces bandages wrapping and taping techniques toprevent injury.

Provides emergency care within the athletic trainerscope ofpractice.

Proactivelyidentifies / assesses any facility environment or patient relatedissues documenting and communicating to management as appropriate.

Corrects minor safetyhazards.

FINANCE ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

• Utilizes resourceswith cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Selfmotivatedto independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasksassisting coworkers asneeded.
• Promotes brandawareness while partnering within the community to increase serviceutilization.

GROWTH / INNOVATIONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in theorganization and direction of specific activities of the departmentin coordination withleadership.
• Supportshospital and department goals and offers innovative solutionsthrough participation in department projects to improve theefficiency and effectiveness of current practices.

May participatein committees relevant special topics in professional literature atclinic meetings grand rounds conferences and meetings incoordination withleadership.

Seeksopportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies witha focus on continual process improvement. Remains current onprofessional issues and clinical skills.

Assumes responsibility forselfgrowth and development by participating in inservice programsand continuing education.

This jobdescription is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee willalso perform other reasonably related business / job duties asassigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job dutiesand responsibilities as the needarises.

EDUCATION

Bachelorsdegree

WORKEXPERIENCE

Noneneeded

LICENSES ANDCERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• ATCertified Athletic Trainer State Licensure through the AdvisoryBoard of Athletic Trainers OR
• ATTemp Certified AthleticTrainer Temporary State Licensure AND
• BLS Basic Life Support(AHA)

KNOWLEDGESKILLS ANDABILITIES

• Demonstrates theskills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assignedjob determined through ongoing skills competency assessments andperformanceevaluations
• Sufficientproficiency in speaking reading and writing the English languagenecessary to perform the essential functions of this job especiallywith regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety orsecurity
• Ability toeffectively communicate with patients physicians family members andcoworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus andapplication of positive languageprinciples
• Adapts tomultiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision; activelyparticipating inproblemsolving
• Demonstratesexcellent timemanagement and critical thinking skills with theability to prioritize multipletasks

SUPPLEMENTALREQUIREMENTS

WORKATTIRE

• UniformYes
• Scrubs No
• Businessprofessional No
• Other (department approved)Yes

ONCALL*

• Notethat employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie.DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selectionbelow.
• On Call*Yes

TRAVEL

Travelspecifications may vary bydepartment

• May requiretravel within the Houston Metropolitan areaYes
• May require travel outside HoustonMetropolitan areaYes

CompanyProfile :

Houston MethodistHospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1hospital in Texas (twoway tie) and one of Americas Best Hospitals.

As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas MedicalCenter and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it hasevolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teachinghospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with acomprehensive residency program.

Two of Houston Methodists primaryacademic affiliates are among the nations leading health careorganizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterianHospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with TexasA&M University and the University of Houston. With 948operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employeesHouston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousandsof patients from around the world.

HoustonMethodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of womenminorities disabled persons andveterans.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Houston Methodist isan Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employmentopportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodistis firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage indiscrimination against or harassment of any person employed orseeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity nationalorigin age disability status as a protected veteran or othercharacteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractorpriority referral Protected Veteransrequested.