Athletic Trainer

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer in Whitehouse, TX

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

• Assist with public relations and marketing aspects of the sports medicine program by acting as a liaison between physicians, medical office personnel, various hospital departments, school administrators, coaches, Athletic Trainers, parents, and athletes
• Schedule and assist with outreach sports medicine coverage including, but not limited to, school visits, game coverage, and special event coverage.
• Be point person for referral communications, local sport teams, high school/college athletic departments, etc.
• Fluent in clinic's EMR system to assist with scheduling physician appointments and diagnostic imaging
• Prevent, evaluate, and treat athletic injuries using appropriate medical protocols.
• Perform athletic injury assessment and referral to appropriate healthcare provider.
• Perform treatment, rehabilitation, and documentation using evidence-based protocols.
• Participates in development and implementation of Sports Medicine programs.
• Provides patient care in orthopedic clinics working under physician supervision.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Trainer or other health related field
• Texas Athletic Trainer Licensure
• 5+ years' experience as an Athletic Trainer

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master's degree
• NATABOC Certification