This position is temporary and will work 20 hrs per week 
Sports Medicine Intern

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Job Summary
The Sports Medicine Intern will assist in the day-to-day operations of Sports Medicine clinic. This position's responsibilities may include physician and chiropractic clinic check-in and facilitation, mail pick-up, laundry, cleaning of equipment, inventory, monitoring of the recovery room, and other duties as assigned.  This position will not have any patient care responsibilities.

What you will do

·         Observe certified professionals in evaluating and treating sports-related injuries. Shadow athletic trainers and medical staff during practices, games, and therapy sessions.

·         Clean and organize equipment, report any equipment malfunctions, and overall maintain treatment and gym areas. Set up for any athletic events and ensure all items needed are available.

·         Facilitate physician clinic check-in and chiropractic clinic in the Sports Medicine Facility for the student-athletes who have appointments.

·         Learn and observe basic principles of injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation techniques under supervision. Practice basic taping, bracing, and first-aid techniques with guidance.

·         Ensure adherence to privacy, OSHA, and healthcare regulations at the Federal, State, university, conference, and NCAA levels.

·         Gain exposure to administrative side of a Sports Medicine clinic by completing clinic paperwork via processing mail, emails, and other communications appropriately, assisting with relevant Sports Medicine projects, and following up with the relevant personnel.

Education Qualifications

·         Currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program Required

Skills and Abilities

·         Excellent interpersonal skills & behaviors

·         Ability to form professional relationships

·         Ability to prioritize work and meeting changing demands

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

·         Foster a culture of appreciation and support among team members

·         Ability to manage conflict effectively

·         Ability to effectively and professionally communicate in both written and verbal formats

Licenses and Certifications

·         CPR/BLS Certification-Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification from an approved program. Required

Physical Demands

·         Sit - Occasionally

·         Stand - Frequently

·         Walk - Occasionally

·         Drive - Rarely

·         Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely

·         Bend (Neck) - Frequently

·         Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

·         Squat - Rarely

·         Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally

·         Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally

·         Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. - Occasionally

·         Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs. - Occasionally

·         Lift/Carry 26-35 lbs. - Occasionally

·         Lift/Carry 36-50 lbs. - Rarely

·         Push/Pull up to 10 lbs. - Rarely

·         Push/Pull 11-25 lbs. - Rarely

·         Push/Pull 26-35 lbs. - Rarely

·         Reach (Above shoulder level) - Rarely

·         Reach (Below shoulder level) - Constantly

·         Simple Grasping (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

·         Fine Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

·         Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly

Working Conditions

·         Noise - Occasionally

Hearing Requirements

·         Hears Whispers < 3 feet - Constantly

·         Hears Whispers 3-8 feet - Constantly

Vision Requirements

·         Color Discrimination - Constantly

·         Near Vision (Correctable to Jaeger 2 or 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

·         Distance Vision (Correctable to Snellen chart 20/40 binocular) - Constantly

Prevea is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United State and to complete the required employment eligibility document form upon hire. Prevea participates in E-verify. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify