Licensed Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston is 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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology, athletic training or related field required
2 years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer required
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.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Conducts patient 's post-operative appointments and performs post-operative procedures such as dressing changes and removal of sutures.
Monitors patient 's care such as incisions and signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis.
Conducts and educates patients on surgical procedures.
Provide 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 's 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 web site.
Monitors and takes appropriate actions to maintain the department 's data base.
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.

Benefits

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)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
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