Athletic Trainer at Houston Methodist Houston, TX

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist is seeking an Athletic Trainer in Houston, TX. You will prevent, recognize, assess, manage, and treat athletic injuries under physician supervision. The role emphasizes adaptability to patient needs and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include documenting treatment, adhering to practice acts and department policies, and prioritizing patient safety. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with standard clinic hours in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• AT – Certified Athletic Trainer license.
• BLS certification required or Instructor level.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, recognize, assess, manage, and treat athletic injuries.
• Document patient assessments and treatment notes accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians, coaches, and staff to ensure safe return to activity.
• Support department goals and ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

Athletic training

English proficiency

Team communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AT – Certified Athletic Trainer

BLS – Basic Life Support

Job description

Job Overview

Athletic Trainer position at Houston Methodist, Houston, TX. 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. Performs related duties in accordance with the state practice act, applicable regulations, and department policy, procedures, and practices. 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. Working schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 A – 5:00 P.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: None needed
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • AT – Certified Athletic Trainer – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (PSV through the Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers)
  • BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association

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.
• Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus.
• Adapts to multiple on‑going priorities with minimal supervision; actively participates in problem‑solving.
• Demonstrates excellent time‑management and critical thinking skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Essential Functions

People

• 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.
• 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

• 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

• 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, and 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, and corrects minor safety hazards.

Finance

• 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

• 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.

Supplemental Requirements

Work Attire

• Uniform: Yes
• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): Yes

On-Call

• On Call: Yes

Travel

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes