Physician Extender - Ortho MO

Tenet Healthcare; Missouri City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Physician Extender (Athletic Trainer) to support patient care in a clinic setting. The role focuses on musculoskeletal assessments, treatment, and post-operative follow-up under a supervising physician.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, 1 year of athletic training experience, and BOC/NATA certification with CPR/BLS. The position emphasizes injury prevention and clinical responsibility within the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field is required.
• Minimum 1 year working in a training capacity in a competitive athletic setting.
• Certification by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification is required.
• CPR/AHA BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for musculoskeletal injuries and rehabilitation under physician supervision.
• Perform athletic taping, bracing, and fitting of equipment as directed.
• Develop and implement prescribed treatments and programs.
• Maintain NATA and CPR certifications in line with current standards.
• Document injuries and treatment programs; write routine reports.
• Plan and implement injury prevention and health programs for athletes and patients.

Skills

Athletic training

First aid

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Tools

NATA certification

AHA BLS

Job description

The Physician Extender (Athletic Trainer) provides care to patients exclusively within the medical practice setting. He/she cares for a variety of patients, incl. professional athletes, and their musculoskeletal injuries, supporting the supervising physician in clinic as part of the initial patient assessment, follow-up visits and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Will be able to demonstrate an ability to perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the NATA Board of certification.
• Will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic equipment.
• Will develop and carry out all prescribed treatments and recommendations by the team/program/and physician supervisor.
• Will maintain NATA and CPR certification in accordance with those respective institutions.
• Perform administrative tasks such as keeping records and writing reports on injuries and treatment programs.
• Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes and patients.
• Will work exclusively in the clinic setting as designated by physician supervisor and practice leadership.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in health-related field

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 1 year working in a training capacity in a competitive athletic setting.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in orthopedic setting.

Certifications

• Required: Certified by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification.
• AHA BLS.