Outreach Athletic Trainer

Athletic TrainerAt 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.Job Summary: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: Bachelors degree in Athletic training; Sports Medicine; Exercise Physiology; Exercise Science; Kinesiology; Health Education; Human Performance; or other related degree requiredLicenses/Certifications: CPR certification required; Must be currently licensed by the State of Texas as an athletic trainer; NATA certification preferredExperience / Knowledge / Skills:Possess basic knowledge of computer software packages; experience with Microsoft Windows based programs preferredAbility to coordinate and communicate effectively with physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, athletes, families, communities and other departments while utilizing a team approachExcellent oral and written communication skillsAble to adjust communication appropriately to address specific market segments or customersAbility to prioritize and complete multiple tasksEffective presentation and teaching skillsAbility to monitor patient and environmental safety in all situationsThorough knowledge of sports medicine rehabilitation treatment programs and strategiesPrincipal Accountabilities:Provides for the care, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuriesEnsures the attainment of outreach program goalsMaintains professionalism in all program activities and dutiesMaintains all essential documentationParticipates in student education and staff development programs as assignedRespond to requests by program director to perform special projects or administrative functionsPresents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the facultyPromotes 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 staffDemonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiencesModels Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleaguesOther duties as assigned.