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About Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Since 1953, Driscoll Children’s Hospital has been a trusted leader in pediatric healthcare for South Texas. Our Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics team provides comprehensive care for young athletes, from injury prevention to advanced rehabilitation, ensuring they can safely return to play.

Position Overview

The Athletic Trainer will primarily support the Orthopaedic Clinic, with responsibilities including injury evaluations, rehabilitative care, and patient education under the supervision of the orthopaedic surgeon. In addition, this role may provide backup coverage at local schools when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitative care and injury management for athletes and patients.
• Perform sideline assessments and manage sports-related injuries, including ACL and concussion protocols.
• Fit, adjust, and educate patients on durable medical equipment (DMEs).
• Create and progress individualized home exercise programs for athletes.
• Apply therapeutic techniques such as kinesiology taping, electrical stimulation (e-stim), and percussive therapy (Theragun).
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall wellness.
• Document patient encounters and complete billing/charges daily.
• Support effective communication between athletes, parents, physicians, and the Driscoll Sports Medicine team.
• Assist with referral management to ensure timely and appropriate care.
• Provide coverage at school grounds or sporting events as back-up.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Up to 32 hours per week, based on clinic volume.
• Located in the Orthopaedic Clinic at the main hospital, with occasional coverage on school grounds or sporting events as back-up.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of clinic experience preferred; experience with athletes across multiple sports.

Licenses & Certifications

• Athletic Trainer licensure in the State of Texas, required.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer (ATC credential), preferred.
• Membership with National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA), preferred.