Job Title: Athletic Trainer Sports Medicine Outreach
Department: Andrew’s Institute
Location: Allen ISD
Job Type: Full-time
Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide “athletic training services” to athletes under the direction of the team physician and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The Athletic Trainer manages day-to-day sports medicine operations for FC Dallas Academy. In this capacity, the Athletic Trainer provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for Players’ medical problems. This role will work in collaboration with the Organization’s Athletic Trainers, and high-performance staff and under the direction and supervision of FC Dallas’ Chief Medical Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages the healthcare and safety of Players including, but not limited to; first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development of rehabilitation and injury-risk reduction programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals, including all pertinent best practices with regards to the care of minors. Provide superior care in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
Demonstrate good communication skills with athletes, athletic directors, coaches, physicians, and parents regarding athlete’s playing status and ability to return to competition. All communication must be bound by confidentiality.
Maintain a complete and up to date roster of Player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical recod (EMR) system.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred: At least 2 years Job-related experience
EDUCATION
Required: Four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred: NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
Required: Licensed in State of Texas as an Athletic Trainer Upon Hire
Required: BLS/CPR thru the American Heart Association Upon Hire
A Place Where You Belong
We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.
Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for the whole you!
Physical Health - Medical, dental, and vision
Mental Health - Employee assistance, PTO
Family Support- Parental leave, virtual tutoring, fertility, adoption, etc.
Financial Wealth - Employee Saving Plan, Company matching, etc.
Insurance and Security - Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, etc.
Lifelong Learning- - Education Assistance, student loan assistance, professional certifications, etc.