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University of Western States - Portland, OR
posted 3 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Portland, OR
Educational Services
About the position
Sports Medicine Clinical Instructors in the Sports Medicine program provide sports medicine clinical care to active persons, and further serves as an in-person supervisor for students enrolled in the Masters of Sports Medicine Program at University of Western States. This position is local to events around the Portland, OR, metro-area and Western Oregon.
Responsibilities
- Provide proper care of sports related injuries and illnesses, including evaluation/diagnosis, first aid, taping, bracing, and emergency care as appropriate under Oregon law for the individual's licensed profession.
- Properly and effectively communicate to athletes, coaches, staff, and other health care professionals and provide proper healthcare referrals as appropriate to necessitate the standard of care.
- Oversee students' duty hours onsite at sports medicine events. Provide students with educational opportunities and oversee care provided at events.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) with a master's degree in sports medicine, exercise science, or closely related discipline.
- All applicants must have and maintain current CPR/AED Certification.
- Active Oregon AT license in good standing or ability to attain within 45 days for ATs.
- Active Oregon DC license in good standing or ability to attain within 45 days for DCs.
- Minimum one full year of clinical practice in the field of sports medicine or similar patient care.
- Minimum one year of post-graduate teaching experience at the master's level or higher, such as a TA, Adjunct Faculty, etc.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in Athletic Training.
- Attainment of additional credentials related to sports medicine or exercise science, such as CCSP, CES, PES, etc.
- At least two years clinical experience in sports medicine.
- Two years instructional experience in a master's degree program or higher.
- Prior clinical teaching and/or clinical supervisory experience.
Benefits
- Generous paid time-off
- Medical and dental insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Multiple flexible spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
