At Houston Methodist, the Athletic Trainer-Resident position is responsible for participating in a specialized program that consists of post-professional clinical and didactic education, including classroom lectures, lab and 1-on-1 mentoring hours with Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers and select physicians. The residency program is designed to significantly advance the Athletic Trainer's preparation as a provider of patient care services in a specific area of specialty practice (athletic training) and combines opportunities for ongoing clinical and outreach supervision and mentoring with a theoretical basis for advanced practice and scientific inquiry.

As a participant of the program, the resident performs patient management services including assessment, treatment, and referral, supervises support personnel, and performs related duties such as participation in rounds, clinics, department performance improvement, and clinical education in accordance with state practice act, applicable regulations, and departmental policy, procedures and practices, meeting/exceeding CAATE guidelines. Demonstrates competence to adapt to work and customer service to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and other developmental needs of patients served by the department.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.

• Collaborates with all members of the health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information and data in a comprehensive manner to facilitate efficient and effective accomplishment of patient care. The faculty mentor will take the lead role while treating patients collaboratively, during the assigned hours of mentoring, and discuss clinical reasoning and feedback after patient treatments are concluded.

• Provides oversight to support personnel of patient care duties, to ensure properly performed.

• Effectively communicates with the patient, family, physician, and coach regarding the patient's ability to return to practice and competition.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Practices prevention, recognition, assessment, management, treatment, and reconditioning of injuries in accordance with athletic training practice act while collaborating with providers.

• Documents patient assessments and treatment notes accurately. Successfully executes, through demonstration, live patient technique examinations, case report write ups and presentation(s).

• Works in an integrated manner with the health team in the provision of exercise and treatment modalities. Completes rotation objectives and all assigned duties described in the residency program requirements.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides safe, effective athletic training appropriate to the patient's ability and injury based upon the relevant evidence base practices.

• Prepares patients for practice and competition through the appropriate utilization of braces, bandages, wrapping and taping techniques to prevent injury. Provides emergency care within the athletic trainer scope of practice.

• Meets curriculum expectations/competencies of residency program while adhering to the expectations of academic integrity, to ensure high quality patient care and safety. Must maintain required minimum passing score, in practical assessments, theoretical exams and coursework throughout program, to remain a resident.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Uses resources efficiently and effectively. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

• Promotes brand awareness while partnering within the community to increase service utilization.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual process improvements. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills.

• Assists in the organization and direction of specific activities of the department as delegated by the Athletic Training residency management team. Such activities may include research projects, department improvement projects, or other special tasks.

• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of a Commission for Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Accredited Athletic Training Education Program.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• AT - Certified Athletic Trainer - State Licensure -- through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation within 30 days AND

• ATC - Athletic Trainer, Certified (BOC) AND

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to satisfactorily complete the Residency Program and demonstrate competencies within the Program planned curriculum and within the prescribed Program timelines to remain a participant

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes

• Scrubs No

• Business professional No

• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*

*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes

• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. With more than 1,300 affiliated physicians and 2,900 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women’s services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging — all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.