Athletic Trainer - Midland TX Ortho Group

Athletic Trainer Position

Midland Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Athletic Trainer to join our West Texas Orthopedics Clinic team. This is a split-role position that combines clinical support responsibilities with athletic training coverage for a local school district.

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This role includes clinic-based patient support as well as athletic training services for Stanton ISD. The Athletic Trainer will work collaboratively with providers, patients, and school staff to ensure high-quality care and injury management.

• Assist with MRI and CT authorizations and coordinate imaging scheduling as ordered by providers
• Coordinate patient follow-up appointments and ensure continuity of care
• Support providers in delivering efficient, patient-centered clinical services

• Provide daily athletic training coverage during athletic periods and after-school practices
• Travel with varsity football, including away games
• Travel for varsity playoff competitions for other sports as needed
• Provide coverage for:
• Home high school athletic events
• Home junior high football games
• Select Saturday events, including volleyball games
• On-call support for Saturday basketball practices
• One home basketball tournament in December
• Junior high and high school track meets in March
• Provide weekly coverage during summer conditioning programs

Note:

Work hours may be adjusted throughout the week to maintain an approximate 40-hour work schedule.

• Assist in patient care under the direct supervision of a healthcare provider and in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Deliver excellent customer service while promoting patient rights, dignity, and individualized care
• Serve as a key resource for athletes, parents, and coaches by reinforcing provider instructions and care plans
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of the athletic training program.
• Provide services under the direction of the team physician, including:
• Injury prevention
• Evaluation and assessment
• Emergency care
• Rehabilitation and reconditioning
• Referral coordination as needed
• Perform casting, splinting, and durable medical equipment (DME) or brace fittings as appropriate
• Act as a liaison between athletes, parents, coaches, and clinic staff to ensure effective communication and care coordination

• Licensed Athletic Trainer
Physical Requirements
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.