Covenant Health · 1 day ago
ASST COLLEGE ATHL TRAIN
Sevierville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCovenant Health is a top-performing healthcare network that includes LeConte Medical Center, a community hospital in Sevier County. They are seeking an Assistant College Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services and support for their Sports Medicine Outreach program, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing healthcare needs for student-athletes.
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Responsibilities
Provides Athletic Training services for designated College or University as part of Covenant Health’s community outreach programs. This includes compliance with institutional, athletic conferences, governing rules and regulations provided by the NAIA/NCAA
Supports the Head Athletic Trainer in the development and implementation of a successful intercollegiate athletic training program. This includes budget management, planning, organization, coordination, and management of health care needs to intercollegiate student-athletes. Schedule management for team practices, games & tournaments. Insurance claims processing for the student athlete medical care program
Incumbent must be proficient in the use of computer technology associated with student-athlete health care. This includes professional documentation of initial injury/health encounters, treatment visits, and associated provider prescription for care. Incumbent must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Maintains accurate recordkeeping of injuries and treatment of injuries and works with school officials to complete insurance claim forms for sports injuries. Serves as the coordinator and liaison between insurance carriers, medical providers, and the student athlete in regard to athletic injuries, claims, and billing statements
Incumbent oversees the coordination and processing of medical insurance plans through the claims process. Assists the athletic training department in maintaining HIPAA and FERPA compliance. Partner with student health services to ensure compliance with university insurance policies and procedures, communicate student athlete insurance requirements, and verify and maintain insurance information for all student athletes
Assist in the coordination of scheduling all student-athlete medical referrals and physical therapy treatment sessions
Incumbent is responsible for the operation of the College/University Athletic Training facilities in their role as Assistant Athletic Trainer
Incumbent will have direct supervision over any PRN Athletic Trainers, or Student helpers that work in the college/university Athletic Training department
Incumbent shall utilize appropriate, evidence based clinical techniques to effectively assess and treat athletic injuries within the scope of their training, certification, & licensure
Incumbent reviews medical records for conditions associated with cardiac related myopathies, general medical review, sickle cell trait review, as well as care planning for these conditions
Incumbent shall perform injury/health evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and treatment. Incumbent will be competent in the use of therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, TENS, hydrotherapy, moist heat, and other related modalities for the care of athletic injuries within their scope of practice and licensure
Incumbent will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in the institutional drug screening program within the rules and guidelines provided by the NAIA/NCAA
Incumbent works under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, treating medical provider, and under the guidelines defined by Covenant Health’s sports medicine program. This includes State laws and their application to student-athlete healthcare
Incumbent shall coordinate Doctor’s appointments related to athletic injuries and conditions. General medicine, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Women’s health, and Physical/Occupational therapies. Assist with the collection of appointment notes from all follow up care
Must be an effective communicator and develop professional contacts within community. This includes area physicians, mid-level providers, and other health care professionals. Integrates within the local medical community to improve sports medicine services. Must have the ability to communicate at all levels, to include Physicians, Surgeons, Mid-Level Providers, Parents, Coaches, and Administrators
Participates in annual education presentations to athletes, coaches, & administrators about sports injury prevention and care
Assists in the coordination of pre-participation health screenings. Assists school administration in the collection and review of medical health related conditions. Reviews medical conditions, their treatment, and care with Parents, Coaches, and Administrators
Works with clinicians at local therapy clinics to transition athletes back to play and implements on-site treatment plans at school when possible
Administers baseline and post injury concussion testing. Must be familiar with TN State law as it relates to concussions. Must follow and complete all return to play protocols for concussions. Consults with the treating provider. Completes all documentation and reports in a timely manner
Reviews standard operating procedures for the sports medicine program. Consults with Director and Medical Directors for guidance if indicated
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
One (1) to three (3) years of experience
Must have and maintain Tennessee State licensure as an athletic trainer and Board of Certification (BOC) certification for the Athletic Trainer
Preferred
Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Master's degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university
Company
Covenant Health
Covenant Health is a top-performing healthcare network company located in Knoxville.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Jim VanderSteeg
President and CEO
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