Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Internal Number: 545090
Assist the Director of Sports Medicine in a NCAA Division I collegiate, coeducational program. Specific duties include; supervising all rehab and treatment of injuries sustained by student-athletes who have direct or indirect referrals for physical therapy by physicians, follow physician protocols, and assist with physical examinations. Provide athletic training coverage as needed directed by the Director of Sports Medicine. Including travel with assigned athletic team(s), assist with administrative duties as directed, and perform any other duties as assigned.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
B.S., M.S. , Doctorate in physical therapy from an accredited program. NATA Board of Certification “national” certification required. Tennessee Athletic Trainer’s “state” License or eligibility for license is required. Graduated from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program. Current state of Tennessee license (Both PT/ATC) or eligible for licensure CPR/First Aid certification. Experience working with athletes is preferred, no years of experience required, entry level welcome to apply.
TN Physical Therapist license required. Graduate from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapy Program. Experience with athletes is preferred (D1, professional, etc.). Appropriate knowledge base of physical therapy with the willingness to learn about or collaborate in a sports setting.