Athletic Trainer — Orthopedics & Rehab Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

TRS Retirement Programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. You will work under general direction providing athletic training services and ensuring patient care coordination within the department.

The role requires a Bachelor's in sports medicine or athletic training, ATC and TLAT upon hire, and likely 1 year of relevant experience. The position follows a typical 8‑5 Monday through Friday shift with comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in sports medicine or athletic training required.
ATC and TLAT upon hire.

Responsibilities

Escort and/or transport patients to treatment rooms or other areas as directed.
Examine and treat injuries or conditions; prevent, diagnose and provide intervention on and off campus for emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.
Provide patient education to prevent injury or re‑injury and reduce rehabilitative and other health care costs; take patient’s medical history, assess patient and report findings to physicians.
Recommend exercises and special diets and order equipment and supplies.
Provide/apply treatments for chronic and minor injuries such as ice and hot packs; call physicians for injured persons as required.
Document completion of patient care tasks in medical records and reinforces education provided by the physician or nurse seeking assistance from the nurse or physician as appropriate.
Confirm appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are signed for research and medical treatment.
Apply, adjust and remove casts; instructs patient in proper care of cast; wraps ankles, fingers and wrists to support muscles and ligaments; remove sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K‑wires; provide wound care including dressing changes.
Assist orthopedic surgeon in reduction of fractures; measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic devices.
Write standard admitting and pre‑op instructions for patients having surgery; instruct patient in pre and post‑operative care.
Provide education at outreach programs.
May assist in the operating room as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.