Job Description
ATHLETIC TRAINER POSITION - AUSTIN, TEXAS
Facility/Location: Baylor Scott & White, 300A University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665
- Shift/Schedule: Variable/PRN
- Prefer experience
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Sporty Trainer PRN provides on-site healthcare services to communities served by sports medicine programs. This position is responsible for preventing, evaluating, treating, rehabilitating, and ensuring a return to activity from injury and illness.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Practices prevention, recognition, assessment, management, treatment and rehabilitation of recreational injuries and illnesses under the direction of a licensed physician.
- Maintains accurate documentation when practicing forms of healthcare within the scope of the fit training license.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians, patient caregivers, and other parties. Maintains effective communication and coordinates any restrictions or accommodations.
- Assists with the sports medicine program to ensure effective and efficient operations.
- Helps market the sports medicine program by providing information and education to patients and the community. Promotes services to internal and external customers.
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies, equipment and marketing goods and requests through proposals, orders and replenishes inventory supplies.
- Communicates clearly and concisely any information that may influence the patient's treatment or well-being. This includes preparing clinical progress notes and other required documentation according to established policies.
- Facilitates appointments for sportspeople and families to access healthcare services.
Key Success Factors
- Must fulfill license and certification renewals to maintain required qualifications.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Good critical thinking and autonomous judgment making.
- Must relate professionally and positively. Work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.
- Ability to promote services and programs.
- General computer skills include using software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.
- Master's Degree in Sporty Training/Related Field and NATABOC Certification preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Licensed Sporty Trainer (ATHLTRNR): Athletic Trainer License (LAT) by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Drivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.