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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Sports Medicine
Type
Full-Time
Location
Bristol, Tennessee

Athletic Trainer

King University – TennesseeFull-TimeBristol, TN

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