Athletic Trainer

This position will cover a wide spectrum of services for the college/university setting, physical therapy outpatient setting, and will participate in community outreach events as designated. 

**Position is employed by Holston Medical Group, and assigned to King University athletic department during the Academic year (approximately August 1- May 15)

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide athletic training coverage for practices and games, as well as injury assessment and rehabilitation on a daily basis in a college athletic setting

• Communicates with medical and allied health professionals regarding patients' progress, needs, return to activities, and discharge planning

• Provides learner appropriate instruction in injury prevention, and injury management for the patient to use independently. Adapts conventional techniques to meet the needs of patients

• Applying and Educating Patients in Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

• Assist in patient triage in a clinical setting

• Maintains proper documentation on all patients and services performed

• Facilitates the development of outreach programs and services to meet the needs of the community within budget constraints

• Attend area athletic events at the college/university level, local schools, and community as needed

• Performs athletic testing protocols

• Maintains training areas, assuring the proper supplies and equipment are available, organized and neatly kept

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements

• Build quality relationships with patients, physicians/providers, and co-workers