Athletic Trainer - Midland TX Ortho Group

Midland Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Health is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our West Texas Orthopedics Clinic team. This role blends clinic-based patient care with athletic training coverage for Stanton ISD, including daily school coverage and travel for away games and playoffs.

The position involves coordinating imaging orders, assisting with injury prevention and rehabilitation, and working closely with physicians, students, and coaches to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Athletic Trainer with current credentials.
• Experience providing athletic training services in clinical and school settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based patient care under supervision of a healthcare provider.
• Coordinate MRI/CT authorizations and imaging scheduling.
• Support Stanton ISD athletic programs with daily coverage and travel for events.
• Supervise and coordinate injury prevention, evaluation, and rehab plans.
• Assist with casting, splinting, and DME fittings as needed.

Skills

Athletic training

Clinical support

Communication

Education

Licensed Athletic Trainer

Job description

Job Description

Midland Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Athletic Trainer to join our West Texas Orthopedics Clinic team. This is a split-role position that combines clinical support responsibilities with athletic training coverage for a local school district.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This role includes clinic-based patient support as well as athletic training services for Stanton ISD. The Athletic Trainer will work collaboratively with providers, patients, and school staff to ensure high-quality care and injury management.

CLINIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with MRI and CT authorizations and coordinate imaging scheduling as ordered by providers
• Coordinate patient follow-up appointments and ensure continuity of care
• Support providers in delivering efficient, patient-centered clinical services

SCHOOL COVERAGE RESPONSIBILITIES (STANTON ISD)

• Provide daily athletic training coverage during athletic periods and after-school practices
• Travel with varsity football, including away games
• Travel for varsity playoff competitions for other sports as needed
• Provide coverage for:
• Home high school athletic events
• Home junior high football games
• Select Saturday events, including volleyball games
• On-call support for Saturday basketball practices
• One home basketball tournament in December
• Junior high and high school track meets in March
• Provide weekly coverage during summer conditioning programs

Note: Work hours may be adjusted throughout the week to maintain an approximate 40-hour work schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Assist in patient care under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider and in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Deliver excellent customer service while promoting patient rights, dignity, and individualized care
• Serve as a key resource for athletes, parents, and coaches by reinforcing provider instructions and care plans
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of the athletic training program.
• Provide services under the direction of the team physician, including:
  • Injury prevention
  • Evaluation and assessment
  • Emergency care
  • Rehabilitation and reconditioning
  • Referral coordination as needed
• Perform casting, splinting, and durable medical equipment (DME) or brace fittings as appropriate
• Act as a liaison between athletes, parents, coaches, and clinic staff to ensure effective communication and care coordination

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed Athletic Trainer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.