Athletic Trainer, Richardson Clinic

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general direction to provide athletic trainer skills for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

SHIFT
8-5 PM Mon-Fri

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree of Science in sports medicine or athletic training. 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (ATC) Athletic Trainer Certification from BOC Upon Hire and 
  (TLAT) Texas Licensed Athletic Trainer from TDLR Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  1 year working with sports teams and/or in an outpatient clinic preferred, including experience applying and removing casts, splints, and braces preferred. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Escort and/or transport patients to treatment rooms or other areas as directed.
• Examine and treat injuries or conditions; prevent, diagnose and provide intervention on and off campus for emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities.
• Provide patient education to prevent injury or re-injury and reduce rehabilitative and other health care costs; take patient's medical history, assess patient and report findings to physicians.
• Recommend exercises and special diets and order equipment and supplies.
• Provide/apply treatments for chronic and minor injuries such as ice and hot packs; call physicians for injured persons as required.
• Document completion of patient care tasks in medical records and reinforces education provided by the physician or nurse seeking assistance from the nurse or physician as appropriate.
• Confirm appropriate patient consent and authorization forms are signed for research and medical treatment.
• Apply, adjust and remove casts; instructs patient in proper care of cast; wraps ankles, fingers and wrists to support muscles and ligaments; remove sutures, staples, Steinman pins and K-wires; provide wound care including dressing changes.
• Assist orthopedic surgeon in reduction of fractures; measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic devices.
• Write standard admitting and pre-op instructions for patients having surgery; instruct patient in pre and post-operative care.
• Provide education at outreach programs.
• May assist in the operating room as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.