Athletic Trainer Physician Extender - Fairview

Childrens Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dallas is seeking an Athletic Trainer Physician Extender to deliver high-quality care in a pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine clinic. This role involves patient intake, collaboration with physicians, and community outreach. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in athletic training. Join us in making a difference in children's health.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Employee Savings Plan Match

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working knowledge of athletic training domains.
• NATABOC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake for medical and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Collaborate with supervising physician for treatment plans.
• Engage in community outreach initiatives.

Skills

Athletic Training

Clinical Evaluation

Emergency Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Athletic Trainer Physician Extender

Department: Andrews Institute

Location: Fairview Specialty Clinic

Shift: Full Time; 40 hours

Additional Information:Shifts to be scheduled within the operating hours of Monday- Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Children's Health Specialty Center Fairview is an affiliation with Children's Health Medical Center Plano's Andrew's Institute. Andrew's Insititute will operate a pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine clinic within the specialty center. The specialty center is scheduled to open October 2025 and will offer an inclusive range of orthopedic out-patient care with a focus on fracture care, sports medicine and concussion care.

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
Serve as a physician extender in the primary care, primary care sports medicine, and/or orthopedic clinical setting and specialize in the delivery of high quality health care to patients of all ages and athletes of all skill levels. Promote the Andrews Institute within the Children's Health System within his/her own entity as well as through community outreach initiatives and serve as an integral part of the healthcare delivery team. The Athletic Trainer / Physician Extender will report to assigned physician and practice administrator while performing clinical, front office duties, and others as assigned; Will prevent, assess, and treat emergency, acute, and chronic injuries; Recondition athletes and active individuals after injury to prevent injury recurrence, impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities

Responsibilities:

• Perform appropriate patient intake for a variety of medical and musculoskeletal conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, thorough history of condition or injury, chief complaint, assessment of pain level, completion and / or review of past medical history, family history social history and medication reconciliation.
• Perform appropriate physical examination per patient history and chief complaint. This includes but is not limited to palpation of the affected area and unaffected area, range of motion testing, strength testing / manual muscle testing / dynamic muscle testing, myotome/dermatome testing, ligamentous stress testing, or functional testing.
• At direction of supervising physician, perform appropriate point of care testing and order appropriate diagnostic testing or follow-up care.
• Actively engage and participate in community outreach initiatives.
• Support physicians and other clinical/ancillary staff in daily patient care. Casting, bracing and implementation of care plan.
• Comply with all OSHA and JHACO-issued policies and procedures.
• Document all aspects of evaluation, testing appropriately within the EMR.
• Based on patient diagnosis, current activity level and patient care plan goal, collaborates with supervising physician to develop an appropriate plan of care for treatment/interventions.
• Uses current best practices for concussion evaluation and management.
• Collaborates with supervising physician to develop a specific musculoskeletal and concussion care plan for each patient that includes academic and physical recommendations based on clinical assessment.
• Prepares for and assists physician with minor surgical procedures, including preparation of patient treatment site. ATC may also serve as surgical assistant with supervising surgeon if appropriate credentialing and training completed.
• Triage patient messages, phone calls and questions appropriately. Communicate back to referring provider on behalf of the physician.
• Manage referrals to specialists and diagnostics tests in a timely manner.
• Respond to problems/opportunities to improve patient care & customer service.
• Serve as preceptor to undergraduate athletic training student interns work described herein.

How You’ll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years Working knowledge of the domains of athletic training: injury/illness prevention and wellness protection, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation, and organizational and professional health and well-being required
• At least 2 years ATC experience in a sports medicine practice preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• NATABOC certification upon hire preferred
• Athletic Trainer – State of Texas Athletic Trainer license upon hire required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association required upon hire

JOB PROFILE

• Has developed proficiency in a wide range of technical processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience
• Understands the roles of all immediate team members and has a good understanding of how own team integrates with others
• Regularly provides guidance and support to more junior team members on challenging technical problems; helps them balance their workload and apply their technical skills
• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or occur infrequently based on defined procedures and existing precedents
• Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team
• Works within defined processes but may develop an appropriate approach for new assignments
• Explains complex technical information in situations that may be challenging with respect to controversial subject matter or characteristics of the audience

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.