Sports Medicine

Who we work with:

• Athletic Trainer Group 2016
• The University of Texas at Tyler
• Texas College
• 20+ high schools in a very competitive area of Texas
• Multiple state champions in both individual and team sports
• Numerous athletes recruited by NCAA Division I schools

Athletic Training Fellowship Opportunities Caring for the Athletes of East Texas

• The largest dedicated athletic trainer program in East Texas
• Serving 20+ independent school districts and 3 area colleges
• The largest specialty physician and special services network in east Texas
• Utilizing the most up-to-date sports treatment and rehab protocols

What you will receive:

• Clinical and practical experience
• Decision making experience
• Dedication to a specific high school, college or university
• Monthly CEUs including multiple EBTs
• Attend key events and camps
• Opportunities to view surgery
• Chance to break into the Texas athletic training market

Requirements:

• Master's Degree from an Accredited Athletic Training Education Program
• Texas Athletic Trainer License - Temporary or Permanent
  • This is easy to secure with a BOC Certification and/or degree from an ATEP
• CPR/AED certification for the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer
• Preferred:
  • NATBOC-Certification (not required for Texas License)

Resources

• Texas Licensing Board
• Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers Alumni
• Athletic Alumni Request Form

Ready to Apply?

You can apply by clicking on this link.

A CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances physician will provide weekly school visits during mutually agreed upon times for the purpose of students' injury evaluations and assessments.

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Pre-participation screening evaluations are conducted for your athletes during a mutually agreed upon date. The screenings are performed once per school year at no cost to your athletes. Drug screens (alcohol and street drugs) are available for a nominal fee.

Request an appointment at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

Sports Medicine Education is provided to educate your coaches on injury prevention and sports nutrition with emphasis on the coaches' role in sports medicine to all school district coaches.

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances will also work with the Athletic Director and a faculty representative to design a wellness support program to include educational in-services as requested. Topics would include heart healthy lifestyles, nutritional guidelines, introduction to smoking cessation, low back injury prevention and other integration/support as requested.

We also offer a Sports Medicine Injury Clinic every Saturday morning from mid-August through December. During this clinic, our physicians provide free screening for sports related injuries.

In addition, your athletes may choose to schedule an individual appointment with a CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances physician specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine. We provide prompt and convenient access to these physicians so that your athletes can avoid unnecessary delays in obtaining quality care. Physician fees are not covered in the Sports Medicine Services contract. This portion of the contract can be utilized at the option of the individual athletes and their parents.

Request an appointment at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.

We also offer your athletes Fast Track Emergency Care Center Services to expedite the care of injured athletes at the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital Emergency Care Center so that they are seen as quickly as possible. Our Emergency Care Center is staffed with emergency medicine or family practice physicians with certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Trauma Life Support.

Programs for athletes of all levels help minimize the risk of injury and optimize performance. Certified athletic trainers and our Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic in the fall are available to area high school and college athletes to help facilitate their return to play.