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    Athletic Trainer Full-Time - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist

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    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.


    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 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.

    EDUCATION

    • Bachelor's degree

    WORK EXPERIENCE

    • None needed

    LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

    • 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)

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    • 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:


    Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation.

    The growing campus offers 253 beds and access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.

    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.
    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.


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