Licensed Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off (37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston seeks a licensed Athletic Trainer to support a busy orthopedic practice in Houston, Texas. This role requires strong communication skills, orthopedic knowledge, and the ability to assist with clinic flow and patient education.

Benefits include 100% paid medical premiums, generous time off, and a retirement plan. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or a related field and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Athletic Trainer by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient post‑operative appointments and performs post‑operative procedures.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures and uses of Durable Medical Equipment.
• Liaison with Physical Therapy providers for patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office

Orthopedic clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, athletic training or related field

Job description

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

We are seeking a licensed Athletic Trainer to support a busy orthopedic practice in partnership with the supervising physician. This role is ideal for a highly organized, patient-focused professional with strong communication skills, orthopedic clinical knowledge, and the ability to assist with clinic flow, patient education, post‑operative care, bracing/splinting, and coordination across the care team.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full‑time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37‑38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world‑renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Provides athletic training services on an ongoing basis. Performs a wide variety of duties requiring specific knowledge of the clinic's policies and procedures.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Conducts patient post‑operative appointments and performs post‑operative procedures such as dressing changes and removal of sutures.
• Monitors patient care such as incisions and signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
• Conducts and educates patients on surgical procedures.
• Provides personal fitting and education on the use and care of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) with patients.
• Maintains clinical supplies for the department.
• Responsible for providing patient documentation.
• Liaison with Physical Therapy providers.
• Monitors patient physical therapy and evaluates further treatment as needed.
• Coordinates with Athletic Trainers and Coaching staff with area high schools, colleges, and universities regarding athlete care and rehabilitation.
• Responsible for updating the Department's website.
• Monitors and takes appropriate actions to maintain the department's database.
• Collects appropriate research documentation and assists with presenting the information to Athletic Trainers and Coaches.
• Maintains and assists in transporting patient charts.
• Responsible for providing technology based information for educational purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office.
• Licensed Athletic Trainer by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, athletic training or related field required.

Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer required.

Physical Requirements: Exerts up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive: This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code and Texas Government Code. Personnel in such positions will be routinely reviewed to determine whether criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from maintaining the security or integrity of the infrastructure. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.