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This position is on site at our Cullowhee (or Biltmore) campus.
Western Carolina University is seeking applications of candidates for Sports Medicine Intern/ Athletic Trainer. This is an 11-month temporary salaried appointment with opportunity for renewal each year.
This posting is to fill one position to assist with Soccer/Tennis.
Job responsibilities include the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prevention:
a. Organization, implementation, application and administration of pre-participation physical
examinations and screening procedures
b. Assessment of physical strength and conditioning
c. Fitting and maintenance of protective equipment
d. Selection and application of taping, wrapping, padding, bracing and casting
e. Monitoring and controlling environmental risks
f. Implementation and communication of safety guidelines regarding activity
g. Identification and correction of common risk factors and conditions predisposing patients to
injury
2. Recognition, Evaluation, and Immediate Care
a. Conducting a thorough evaluation/diagnosis of illness and/or injury
b. Performing special test procedures as appropriate
c. Wound care, including immediate and follow-up care
d. Splinting and immobilization of the spine and extremities
e. Emergency techniques as appropriate and available
f. Evaluation, selection, instruction and application of assistive devices
g. Determining and providing for the replacement of fluids and/or electrolytes as needed
h. Selection and implementation of appropriate transportation methods
3. Treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning
a. Selection and use of therapeutic modalities, including, but not limited to use of light, sound,
heat, cold, hydrotherapy, compression, electricity and manual techniques
b. Development and implementation of comprehensive rehabilitation programs
c. Selection, instruction and application of the use of therapeutic exercises
d. Evaluation and implementation of rehabilitation and reconditioning programs
e. Dispensing of single-dose, over-the-counter medications as directed by a licensed physician
4. Health Care Administration
a. Documentation of evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, care, prognosis, rehabilitation,
reconditioning and discharge planning and status as provided
b. adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality laws
c. Inform patient (and other parties, as appropriate) regarding injury status, prognosis and
progression
d. Implement appropriate referral of patients, as needed
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