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 of licensed medical practitioner to provide athletic trainer and clinical support skills in sports medicine and orthopedic practice.

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Master’s Degree Master of Science in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine from an accredited program or equivalent related health degree.

• Experience
  2 years experience as an athletic trainer required.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
  (ATC) Athletic Trainer Certification board certification and State of Texas license required.

Preferred

• Experience
  Working experience with a sports team or in an outpatient setting preferred.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (OTC) ORTHOPEDIC TECHNICN CERTFICATN

JOB DUTIES

• Supervise, mentor, and/or serve as a preceptor to other Athletic Trainers or Athletic Trainer students
• Supports quality and process improvement projects within their practice, in collaboration with clinical leadership.
• Review lab results, x-rays, and MRI/CT results and report findings to provider.
• Patient intake and rooming.
• Within scope of role and training, obtain patient history, perform patient triage and physical assessment for athletic injuries, and report findings to provider.
• Document in electronic health record.
• Assist with patient calls or questions related to athletic injuries and related orthopedic care of patients.
• Under the supervision of a provider, examine and provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for athletic and orthopedic injuries and conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.
• Provide patient education to include preventative, pre-operative, and post-operative education and care to appropriate population(s).
• Enter surgical case requests and phase of care orders into medical record in collaboration with/based on provider direction.
• Provide standard pre-admission and pre-operative instructions for patients having surgery.
• Apply, adjust, and remove casts.
• Perform post-operative care for appropriate population(s) to include, but not limited to: suture, staple, Steinman pin, and K-wire removal, and wound care.
• Collaborate with provider to determine appropriate treatment plan.
• Place orders for imaging and lab diagnostics as directed by provider.
• Discuss abnormal test results with patient, as directed by provider.
• Handle and prepare medications specific to joint injections to be administered by a provider.
• Place orders for referrals, bracing, and/or physical therapy as directed by provider.
• Place orders for equipment and supplies and provide durable medical equipment (DME) services as directed by provider.
• Measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic equipment.
• Schedule patient appointments in electronic medical record.
• Perform 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.