Athletic Trainer – Ortho Specialists – Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources; Melissa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical and Dental Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking an Athletic Trainer in Melissa, TX to join our Sideline Orthopedics & Sports Clinic team. You will perform treatment and prevention of injuries, conduct exams, and collaborate with physicians to ensure patient wellness.

This role emphasizes strong communication, clinical judgment, and ongoing patient rehabilitation. Responsibilities include coordinating care, providing discharge instructions, and participating in clinic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or related field is REQUIRED.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) Licensed by State of Texas Upon Hire is REQUIRED.
• BLS - Basic Life Support maintained every 2 years is REQUIRED.
• 6 months of Team Sports or related experience is PREFERRED.
• NATA Board of Certification (BOC) Upon Hire is preferred.
• Team sports or related experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients.
• Maintains sound judgment and composure in emergencies.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.

Responsibilities

• Assists in treatment and prevention of injuries and conducts physical exams to estimate injury severity.
• Collaborates with physicians, athletic trainers, therapists and other providers to evaluate and treat patients.
• Provides discharge instructions and coordinates follow-up visits and referrals as prescribed.
• Assists with patient intake, medical history, and testing; helps with scheduling and coordination.
• Participates in special projects such as Sports Medicine Injury clinics and research.

Skills

Communication

Team communication

Professionalism

Judgment under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or related field

Job description

Athletic Trainer

• Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly Monday thru Thursday (730am - 5pm), Fridays (730am - 2pm) ... times are subject to change

Work location: 2211 Central Expressway - Suite 600B Melissa, TX 75454

Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours weekly Monday thru Thursday (730am - 5pm), Fridays (730am - 2pm) ... times are subject to change

Sideline Orthopedics & Sports Clinic Highlights

• Supportive Culture
• Flexible Schedule
• Growth Opportunities

Here's What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or related field (REQUIRED)
• Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) Licensed by State of Texas Upon Hire (REQUIRED)
• BLS - Basic Life Support .. maintained every 2 years (REQUIRED)
• 6 months of Team Sports or related experience (PREFERRED)
• National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) Upon Hire (preferred)
• Team sports or related experience (preferred)
• Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
• Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
• Good computer skills using a medical management application.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

What You Will Do

• Assists in the treatment and/or prevention of injuries by treating chronic or minor injuries and related disabilities to maintain patients' wellness. Performs physical exam of the patient to estimate severity of injury including learning about chief complaint. Case presentation to physician with pertinent, objective information determined during history and exam. Under direction of Physician (physician protocol) - Executes treatments and medical interventions; Monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Collaborates with physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other applicable providers to evaluate the patient's physical condition and advise and treat patients to maintain maximum patient wellness or to treat or prevent injury for activities of daily life and/or physical fitness. May prescribe routine and corrective exercises as needed. Provides pre and post-operative treatment including suture/staple removal and general wound care, education and rehabilitation instruction.
• Provides discharge instructions and release paperwork, instructions for home and ongoing care, schedules follow-up visits, and makes referrals to other healthcare providers as prescribed by physician or physician's assistant. Liaison with other healthcare providers, coaches, and parents.
• Assists with intake of patients including medical history, initial testing, and any other intake requirements relating to office visit. Communicates results of testing to physician. Assists with monitoring/manipulation of provider schedule/template. Application, recommendation, fitting, and adjustment of orthopedic cast and braces.
• Participates in special projects or completes other duties as assigned. Including, but not limited to, Sports Medicine Injury clinics, research, "Sideline Coverage", etc.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.

THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.