Athletic Trainer

Ascension; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Waco, Texas, is seeking an Athletic Trainer for injury assessment and rehabilitation of athletes. The ideal candidate will develop conditioning programs and manage comprehensive treatment for athletes. Must have relevant credentialing and education. This full-time position offers various health insurance options, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Athletic Trainer credentialing from Texas Board within 180 days of hire.
• BLS Provider certification from American Heart or Red Cross within 30 days.
• High School diploma equivalency with specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage treatment programs for athletes' injuries.
• Develop conditioning programs considering nutritional needs.
• Design training to prevent athlete injury and illness.
• Evaluate injuries and liaise with physicians.
• Prepare athletes for practice based on schedules.

Skills

Athletic Training

Injury Assessment

Conditioning Program Development

Rehabilitation Program Design

Medical Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree

Job description

Details

• Department: Sports Medicine Clinic
• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital: Providence Ortho & Sports
• Location: Waco, TX

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long‑term & short‑term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries and manage comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.
• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non‑injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs.
• Design and implement comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
• Evaluate and manage injuries. Maintain medical documentation on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Experience as an Athletic Trainer preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Providence, based in Waco, Texas has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1905. When you join Ascension Providence, you will become part of a team that operates more than 30 primary and specialty care clinics, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs, and full‑service hospital with advanced surgical care and 24/7 emergency care for life‑threatening injuries and illnesses. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non‑profit, faith‑based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well‑being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care