Athletic Trainer - Ortho MO

Tenet Healthcare; Missouri City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Athletic Trainer (Physician Extender) provides care within the medical practice setting, supporting the supervising physician in initial assessments, follow-ups, and postoperative care for athletes.

The role emphasizes injury prevention, assessment, treatment, first aid, and reconditioning, with hands-on skills in taping, bracing, and equipment fitting, plus maintaining NATA and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BS degree in a health-related field.
• Minimum 1 year experience working with athletes in a competitive setting.
• Board of Certification for the National Athletic Trainers Association certification is required.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat athletic injuries in a clinical setting under physician supervision.
• Prevent injuries and develop reconditioning programs for athletes.
• Demonstrate taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Maintain NATA and CPR/BLS certifications as required.
• Keep clear records and prepare reports on injuries and treatment programs.
• Work exclusively in the clinic setting as designated by physician supervisor and practice leadership.

Skills

Injury prevention

Injury assessment

Treatment of injuries

First aid

Reconditioning

Taping & bracing

Equipment fitting

Program planning

NATA certification

Education

BS degree in health-related field

Job description

The Athletic Trainer (Physician Extender) provides care to patients exclusively within the medical practice setting. He/she cares for a variety of patients, incl. professional athletes, and their musculoskeletal injuries, supporting the supervising physician in clinic as part of the initial patient assessment, follow-up visits and post-operative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification.
• Will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Will develop and carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/and physician supervisor.
• Will maintain NATA and CPR certification in accordance with those respective institutions.
• Perform administrative tasks such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs.
• Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes and patients.
• Will work exclusively in the clinic setting as designated by physician supervisor and practice leadership.

Education

• Required: BS degree in health-related field

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year working in a training capacity in a competitive athletic setting.

Preferred

• Preferred: 1 year experience in orthopedic setting.

Certifications

• Required: Certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
• AHA BLS.