Clinic Athletic Trainer

• Accurately and timely documents patient assessments, interventions, evaluates overall response of patient/family.

• patient/family response to care, and revises the plan of care as needed, along with any patient/family education.

• Assists with post-operative Physical Therapy protocols and research / standard of care questionnaires assignments based on patient/diagnosis.

• Effectively assists in the prevention, assessment and treatment of sports related injury by providing brace fittings, functional assessments, home exercise programs, etc.

• Coordinates outside therapy and other referrals for patient families as needed.

• Enters orders and referrals as delegated by the provider or standing policy

• Performs telephone triage assessment to manage a patient/parent/guardian call to determine the urgency of the medical issue, appropriate recommendation for care and intervention (with escalation to provider as appropriate), and timing of appointment scheduling, if needed.

• Provides individualized patient/parent education utilizing input from the family

• Communicates sport-specific education and limitations with athletic trainers, coaches, etc.

• Takes responsibility for own professional development, asking questions to gain professional insight, enhance clinical skills and function as an effective part of the team.

• Participates in educational events & serves as a preceptor for new staff

• Accountable for meeting the standards of patient/personal safety and in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment

• Assists clinic staff with administrative needs

• Maintains patient information and documentation in electronic medical record

• Abides by organizational and HIPAA guidelines, privacy practices, patient confidentiality, and patient rights

• Supports hospital and departmental performance improvement goals

• Supports quality care through compliance with departmental and organizational policies and guidelines, and external agency guidelines, standards, or regulations

• Supports departmental initiatives and change efforts

• Practices financial and resource stewardship

• Engages in strong communication, acts as team player in supporting mission and vision of organization, and abides by organization’s core values

• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in an athletic training program or related field required

• National Athletic Trainer’s Association certification required

• License in the state of Texas required

• BLS required

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience preferred