Athletic Trainer – Clinical Support / Triage

Driscoll Children's Hospital

Corpus Christi, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Support, Identify Issues, Leadership, Operational Support, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Corpus Christi, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Offered!

Position Summary

  • The Athletic Trainer supports Sports Medicine clinic operations and patient flow.
  • Assists with injury evaluation support, care coordination, and clinic workflow.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supports clinic operations including intake, rooming, and workflow
  • Assists providers with injury evaluation support
  • Supports concussion screening under provider direction
  • Coordinates imaging, referrals, and follow-up care
  • Serves as liaison to outreach athletic trainers
  • Supports return-to-play protocols
  • Provides patient and family education
  • Documents clinical support activities in EMR

Scope and Role Clarification

  • Primary assignment is clinic-based
  • Works under provider and clinic leadership direction
  • Does not independently diagnose or manage conditions
  • Supports workflow and coordination within clinical pathways

Qualifications

  • Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT) – Texas
  • ATC (BOC) required
  • BLS required
  • Sports medicine or orthopedic experience preferred

Work Environment

  • Clinic setting
  • May include occasional outreach or extended hours

About the Company

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Driscoll Children's Hospital