Athletic Trainer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Family of Hospital

Department/Specialty: Event Medicine

Schedule: PRN

Salary: $ 49,374 - $72,209.48 annually


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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate injuries and develop treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice under the guidance of supervising team physician
• Implement individualized therapeutic interventions and establish exercise programs for specific needs
• Provide medical care and support to athletes during athletic practices and games, ensuring safety and quick intervention in emergencies.
• Assist in coordinating appointments, surgeries, and post operative care for athletes in conjunction with team physicians, surgeons, and physical therapists
• Supervise athletic training interns/students (must serve as Preceptor to athletic training students as assigned)
  Assist / Manage treatment scheduling, oversee medical records, maintain/update rehabilitation progress reports and record injuries and care delivered in the EMR System (ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance)

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Preferred additional Certifications: CSCS, CES, PES, FMS, EMT
• Background or training in athletic training education, Kinesiology, or a related field
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn software associated with the needs of athletic training

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate injuries and develop treatment and exercise plans within the scope of practice under the guidance of supervising team physician
• Implement individualized therapeutic interventions and establish exercise programs for specific needs
• Provide medical care and support to athletes during athletic practices and games, ensuring safety and quick intervention in emergencies.
• Assist in coordinating appointments, surgeries, and post operative care for athletes in conjunction with team physicians, surgeons, and physical therapists
• Supervise athletic training interns/students (must serve as Preceptor to athletic training students as assigned)
  Assist / Manage treatment scheduling, oversee medical records, maintain/update rehabilitation progress reports and record injuries and care delivered in the EMR System (ensure HIPAA/FERPA compliance)

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Texas Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.