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Description

Working closely with certified Athletic Trainers and Orthopedic surgeons, participates in the evaluation and treatment of sports medicine patients including activities related to conducting physical assessments, taking medical histories, surgery scheduling, pre-op paperwork, post-operative clinics, post-surgical pin removal, and applying prostheses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

+ May observe or participate in orthopedic surgical procedures.

+ Collaborates with rehabilitation staff to ensure optimal patient care through therapy sessions; administers therapeutic modality treatments.

+ Fits athletes for braces, applies splints or casts, applies traction splints and assists in managing rehabilitation programs.

+ Prepares detailed responses to various educational assignments.

+ Develops and conducts presentations related to sports medicine topics.

+ May assist in providing sports medicine coverage at various events.

+ Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

+ An undergraduate degree in athletic training from an accredited university.

+ Completion of a master's degree in education with a concentration in physical education, health promotion or other related specialty.

+ Certification from the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

+ CAATE - Accredited Athletic Training Residency Program

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Job Number** _146840_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Division** _School Of Medicine_

**Department** _SOM: Orthopaedics: Admin_

**Job Category** _Nursing and Clinical Services_

**Campus Location (For Posting) : Location** _US-GA-Brookhaven_

**_Location : Name_** _TEC Ortho Sports Med Hawks Ln_

**Remote Work Classification** _No Remote_

**Health and Safety Information** _Position involves clinical patient contact, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials_