Outreach Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Provides contract and other outreach athletic training services for affiliated high schools, colleges, professional teams, or other sports or community athletic organizations. Assists in formulating and implementing market strategies to ensure access to services for health care providers. Initiate and develop new outreach relationships with schools, colleges, teams, and community. Participates in or provides coverage for outreach sponsored events, seminars, or other educational or athletic programs. Serves as a liaison between team physicians and high school and college coaches and athletes, and to Memorial Hermann facilities.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Education, Human Performance, or other related degree required.

Licenses/Certifications: CPR certification required; must be currently licensed by the State of Texas as an athletic trainer; NATA certification preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Possess basic knowledge of computer software packages; experience with Microsoft Windows based programs preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, athletes, families, communities and other departments while utilizing a team approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to adjust communication appropriately to address specific market segments or customers.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
• Effective presentation and teaching skills.
• Ability to monitor patient and environmental safety in all situations.
• Thorough knowledge of sports medicine rehabilitation treatment programs and strategies.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides for the care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Ensures the attainment of outreach program goals.
• Maintains professionalism in all program activities and duties.
• Maintains all essential documentation.
• Participates in student education and staff development programs as assigned.
• Respond to requests by program director to perform special projects or administrative functions.
• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.