Athletic Trainer, Richardson Clinic

UT 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

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

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

Job Summary

Works under general direction to provide athletic trainer skills for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

SHIFT

8-5 PM Mon-Fri

Required

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Education Bachelor's Degree of Science in sports medicine or athletic training.
Licenses and Certifications (ATC) Athletic Trainer Certification from BOC Upon Hire and (TLAT) Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer from TDLR Upon Hire

Preferred

Experience 1 year working with sports teams and/or in an outpatient clinic preferred, including experience applying and removing casts, splints, and braces preferred.

Job Duties

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.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

701019 - Amb-Med Ctr Clinic Rich/Plano

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job