Athletic Trainer — Orthopedic Clinic (Day Shift)

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Under general direction, you will provide athletic trainer skills, assist in patient evaluation, treatment, and education, and help manage care for injuries on and off campus.

You will escort and transport patients, document in medical records, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure timely, quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sports medicine or athletic training is required or commensurate.
• Athletic trainer certification (ATC) and Texas Licensure (TLAT) upon hire are required.
• Experience with sports teams or outpatient clinics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escort and transport patients to treatment rooms as directed.
• Examine and treat injuries; provide intervention and education to patients.
• Document care in medical records and coordinate with physicians.
• May assist in operating room as necessary.
• Provide patient education and assist in pre/post-operative care.

Skills

Athletic trainer

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports medicine or athletic training

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Under general direction, you will provide athletic trainer skills, assist in patient evaluation, treatment, and education, and help manage care for injuries on and off campus.

You will escort and transport patients, document in medical records, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure timely, quality care.