Athletic Trainer II - Sports Medicine

DescriptionSummary: A professional who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care. Responsibilities: Performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in clinic and with assigned athletic programsAssociate is able to work proficiently and efficiently in all areas of athletic coverageAssociate is recognized by coaches and team physicians for providing excellent prevention and rehabilitation services to athletes and patientsCoordinates care with other healthcare providers as neededCompletes school and hospital paperwork within designated timeframesPaperwork includes, but is not limited to, weekly timesheets, weekly injury treatment logs, etc.Provides feedback and develops new tracking tools/forms if needed, to improve accuracy and efficiency of reportingParticipates in sport’s report summariesImplements surveys for sport’s clients to better meet their needs and follow – up on their concernsResponds to the requests of sport’s clients and physicians by developing a questionnaire (formal or informal)Coordinates, plans, and implements new sport’s programs for existing clientsConsistently communicates clearly with co – workers, case management, parents, coaches, and physicians on athlete injuries and event coverageIdentifies barriers to effective communication and implements changes in processes to include meetings, documentation, etc.Conducts a thorough initial clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by the competitive athleteDemonstrates a thorough knowledge of functional anatomy and characteristic pathology of all common closed soft tissue injuries, open wounds, and fracturesPerforms needs’ assessment of clients and recommends and develops clinics and educational programsCollaborates with Principals, Athletic Directors, and Coaches to develop and implement programs of value to the school systemProvides appropriate first aid and emergency treatment for acute athletic injury/illnessesHas knowledge of and demonstrate compliance with infection control policiesAppropriately handles and dispose of sharps and appropriately dispose of bio-hazardous materialsExpands relationships with current schoolsActively markets services to physicians and coaches and increase awareness to athletes and parents of sport’s affiliationsActively pursues opportunities to expand into new schools or community partnershipsTakes lead with communication and coordination of coverage with new partnersAssists with offering 2 in-services per year in the communityDelivers treatment to athletes resulting in patient and physician satisfactionIdentifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire processAssists with formalizing current internal programsInitiates and completes protocol development and actively markets to physiciansAnticipates patient and physician needs to decrease complaints/concerns and acts to resolve the situationAssists with education of co – workers and clients by providing at least one in-service per yearActively participates in maintaining the referral of athletes within the CHRISTUS Health Care System Requirements: Bachelor's DegreeBLS Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925. Additional Information: - Specialty: Athletic Trainer - Location: 800 East Dawson StreetTyler, Texas 75701 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.