Applicant Requirements - Sports Medicine Assistant Residency

The ideal candidate will meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Successful completion of a CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Program preferred
• Athletic Trainer BOC Certification preferred
• Completed Orthopedic Technologist Certification (OTC) upon matriculation into program
• Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association or equivalent)
• Three years of related experience evaluating and assessing patient injuries preferred

Resident Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s)

Prior to beginning Residency, applicants should develop proficiency in the following areas:

• Entry-level physical examination skills to complete a musculoskeletal system assessment
• The ability to take a thorough and problem-focused patient history
• Entry-level understanding of orthopaedic radiographic studies
• The ability to succinctly organize history, exam, and test results to formulate a working diagnosis during case presentation to the physician
• Entry-level understanding of wound care including suture removal
• Fitting casts, braces, and other durable medical equipment
• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
• Clean and professional verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with flexible schedule including travel between facilities
• Ability to meet physical demand requirements of “Very Heavy Work”