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Job Posting Title:

Clinic Athletic Trainer

Location:

Frisco - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Additional Posting Details:

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accurately and timely documents patient assessments, interventions, evaluates overall response of patient/family.

• patient/family response to care, and revises the plan of care as needed, along with any patient/family education.

• Assists with post-operative Physical Therapy protocols and research / standard of care questionnaires assignments based on patient/diagnosis.

• Effectively assists in the prevention, assessment and treatment of sports related injury by providing brace fittings, functional assessments, home exercise programs, etc.

• Coordinates outside therapy and other referrals for patient families as needed.

• Enters orders and referrals as delegated by the provider or standing policy

• Performs telephone triage assessment to manage a patient/parent/guardian call to determine the urgency of the medical issue, appropriate recommendation for care and intervention (with escalation to provider as appropriate), and timing of appointment scheduling, if needed.

• Provides individualized patient/parent education utilizing input from the family

• Communicates sport-specific education and limitations with athletic trainers, coaches, etc.

• Takes responsibility for own professional development, asking questions to gain professional insight, enhance clinical skills and function as an effective part of the team.

• Participates in educational events & serves as a preceptor for new staff

• Accountable for meeting the standards of patient/personal safety and in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment

• Assists clinic staff with administrative needs

• Maintains patient information and documentation in electronic medical record

• Abides by organizational and HIPAA guidelines, privacy practices, patient confidentiality, and patient rights

• Supports hospital and departmental performance improvement goals

• Supports quality care through compliance with departmental and organizational policies and guidelines, and external agency guidelines, standards, or regulations

• Supports departmental initiatives and change efforts

• Practices financial and resource stewardship

• Engages in strong communication, acts as team player in supporting mission and vision of organization, and abides by organization’s core values

• Additional duties as assigned

  Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in an athletic training program or related field required

• National Athletic Trainer’s Association certification required

• License in the state of Texas required

• BLS required

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience preferred

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and is an equal opportunity employer.

For questions, contact careers@tsrh.org.