Melissa Smith Email & Phone Number

Columbia, Sc, Us

Columbia, Sc, Us

Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Columbia, South Carolina

PRN sports coverage2014-2015 Allen University Co-Head Athletic Trainer for Basketball; PRN coverage Contract work: Fall 2015 Palmetto Prep Academy football; 2013-2014 Head Athletic Trainer for Gray Military Academy sports; Fall 2012 Head Athletic Trainer for Columbia International University’s premier year with NCCAA D-I intercollegiate athletics, instrumental in developing the sports medicine program.

Columbia, South Carolina

Faculty instructor teaching the fundamentals of personal training certification including anatomy, exercise physiology and prescription, biomechanics, health, fitness, nutrition, and practical application. Within the class we designed conditioning programs including flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness to reduce the risk of illness and injury. Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to guide decisions. Screened clients of potential… Show more Faculty instructor teaching the fundamentals of personal training certification including anatomy, exercise physiology and prescription, biomechanics, health, fitness, nutrition, and practical application. Within the class we designed conditioning programs including flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness to reduce the risk of illness and injury. Evaluated the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using best evidence to guide decisions. Screened clients of potential injuries/illness assessing musculoskeletal flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition. Teaching both lecture and practical classes at Midlands Technical College. Show less

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Ortho Clinic DME & Casting for a busy orthopaedic practice working with many surgeons/physicians. Fit a wide variety of DME, AAOE Certificate in Casting & Splinting techniques, performed associated insurance authorization requests, billing, & coding, used Athena EMR system, MotionMD inventory system, and various insurance sites.

Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, United States

Created structured system for administrative organization for a brand new program. Conducted Functional Movement Screenings to discover and address any imbalances or deficits through corrective exercise prescription. Created exercise binders for each squadron. Assisted in ordering supplies and equipment as well as performance exercise facility design. Assessed needs and developed an effective Neck and Back Injury Prevention Program to decrease the immediate operational impact of high-G flying… Show more Created structured system for administrative organization for a brand new program. Conducted Functional Movement Screenings to discover and address any imbalances or deficits through corrective exercise prescription. Created exercise binders for each squadron. Assisted in ordering supplies and equipment as well as performance exercise facility design. Assessed needs and developed an effective Neck and Back Injury Prevention Program to decrease the immediate operational impact of high-G flying on the USAF fighter pilots with intent to improve the long-term retention rates and quality of life beyond retirement. Worked in conjunction with LMT, CSCS, and other ATs as part of the Optimizing the Human Weapon System Program. Aligned with Flight Surgeons and Medical Treatment Facility and Aerospace Physiology. Networked with existing services on Shaw AFB such as Health Promotions and Military and Family Life Counseling to promote additional resources available. Included dietician to promote the nutritional component of offering drop-in nutrition classes with samples and handouts in the squadrons. Documented in Electronic Medical Records systems, ADAPTS, SmartaBase, and Office 365. Training systems included Bridge, Exos, TRX and others. Show less

Rock Hill, South Carolina

2nd AT position added to Northwestern HS

Fort Jackson, Sc

Healthcare provider for up to 1440 trainees. Provide educational in-briefs. Manage musculoskeletal injuries. Instruct classes on blister care, foot assessment, running form, foot march/loading, and Functional Movement Screening training for DS/Master Fitness Trainers/Cadre. Use electronic documentation system and coding of injuries/treatments. Provide training event coverage as needed. Support Cadre Training Course graduate. Complete required mandatory annual trainings.

Columbia, South Carolina

Healthcare provider to athletes in the collegiate setting. Organized and implemented a new full-time athletic training program with the resurrection of the football program. Supervised graduate assistant athletic trainers from the University if SC and Allen University work study students and volunteers.

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

Physical Therapy Assistant (ATC) Teamed with physical therapists to treat acute and chronic injuries utilizing athletic training skills including evaluating patients and conducting sick call screening for potential injuries/illness by assessing musculoskeletal flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and interpreting diagnostic imaging. Administered therapeutic exercise programs, designed conditioning programs including flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness,… Show more Physical Therapy Assistant (ATC) Teamed with physical therapists to treat acute and chronic injuries utilizing athletic training skills including evaluating patients and conducting sick call screening for potential injuries/illness by assessing musculoskeletal flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and interpreting diagnostic imaging. Administered therapeutic exercise programs, designed conditioning programs including flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness, Pose run form, and Yoga (as certified Yoga Teacher RYT200) to reduce the risk of injury and illness. Therapeutic treatment also consisted of using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Massage (IASTM), modalities, and patient education. Documentation and billing in Electric Medical Record system. Show less

Fort Jackson, South Carolina

Healthcare provider for up to 1440 trainees. Provide educational in-briefs. Manage musculoskeletal injuries. Instruct classes on blister care, foot assessment, running form, foot march/loading, and Functional Movement Screening training for DS/Master Fitness Trainers/Cadre. Use electronic documentation system and coding of injuries/treatments. Provide training event coverage as needed. Support Cadre Training Course graduate. Complete required mandatory annual trainings.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training. Worked with White Knoll Youth Football League and Lexington and Midlands Youth Lacrosse leagues. Concussion and injury research study via grants from the NFL/USA Football, the Marcus Lattimore foundation, Datalys, and NOCSAE. Provided AT services, used X2 accelerometers, managed and tracked injuries, input data into Datalys’ Injury Surveillance tool, distributed and collected IRB injury consent, informed consent, assent forms, and… Show more Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training. Worked with White Knoll Youth Football League and Lexington and Midlands Youth Lacrosse leagues. Concussion and injury research study via grants from the NFL/USA Football, the Marcus Lattimore foundation, Datalys, and NOCSAE. Provided AT services, used X2 accelerometers, managed and tracked injuries, input data into Datalys’ Injury Surveillance tool, distributed and collected IRB injury consent, informed consent, assent forms, and demographic information. Goal of the study is to make sports safer for kids. Results were published in The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Show less

Fort Jackson, Sc

Healthcare provider for up to 1440 trainees. Provide educational in-briefs. Manage musculoskeletal injuries. Instruct classes on blister care, foot assessment, running form, foot march/loading, and Functional Movement Screening training for DS/Master Fitness Trainers/Cadre. Use electronic documentation system and coding of injuries/treatments. Provide training event coverage as needed. Support Cadre Training Course graduate. Complete required mandatory annual trainings.

Columbia, South Carolina

Provided personal training sessions for clients to improve health & fitness levels through appropriate therapeutic exercise. Solicited new and serviced existing clientele. Practiced infection maintenance and safety. Facility closed.

Columbia, South Carolina

Healthcare provider for NCAA D-II collegiate athletes. Extensive administrative duties. Coordinated athlete pre-participation physicals. Supervised graduate assistants and undergraduate students from the University of South Carolina as a Certified Approved Clinical Instructor along with supervising work study/aid students and volunteers. Facilitated physician, imaging, physical therapy, and surgical appointments. Provided athletic training services. Managed daily operations of the athletic… Show more Healthcare provider for NCAA D-II collegiate athletes. Extensive administrative duties. Coordinated athlete pre-participation physicals. Supervised graduate assistants and undergraduate students from the University of South Carolina as a Certified Approved Clinical Instructor along with supervising work study/aid students and volunteers. Facilitated physician, imaging, physical therapy, and surgical appointments. Provided athletic training services. Managed daily operations of the athletic training room. Scheduled coverage for practice/games with the sports medicine team. Practiced infection maintenance and safety of the facility. Coordinated annual equipment safety inspections. Show less

Pawleys Island, Sc

(Previously Georgetown Hospital System) Covered high school sports along with a performance enhancement program in the summer. Team captain for the American Heart Association’s “Start! Waccamaw Heart Walk” campaign. Participated in the hospital’s health & wellness program.

Columbia, South Carolina

Healthcare provider for NCAA D-II collegiate athletes. Extensive administrative duties. Coordinated athlete pre-participation physicals. Supervised graduate assistants and undergraduate students from the University of South Carolina as a Certified Approved Clinical Instructor along with supervising work study/aid students and volunteers. Facilitated physician, imaging, physical therapy, and surgical appointments. Accurately filed and processed insurance claims recapturing $60,000 in prior… Show more Healthcare provider for NCAA D-II collegiate athletes. Extensive administrative duties. Coordinated athlete pre-participation physicals. Supervised graduate assistants and undergraduate students from the University of South Carolina as a Certified Approved Clinical Instructor along with supervising work study/aid students and volunteers. Facilitated physician, imaging, physical therapy, and surgical appointments. Accurately filed and processed insurance claims recapturing $60,000 in prior misfiled claims my first year. Provided athletic training services. Managed daily operations of the athletic training room. Scheduled coverage for practice/games with the sports medicine team. Practiced infection maintenance and safety of the facility. Coordinated annual equipment safety inspections. Summer hours spent in USC Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Center assisting the orthopaedic surgeons with evaluations, documentation, viewing surgeries, and fitting durable medical goods. Show less

Columbia, South Carolina

Provided supplemental athletic training coverage to Ridge View and Blythewood High Schools. Assisted with athletic training program development by designing department forms and educational brochures, creating a sport medicine healthcare network, developing educational opportunities for athletic trainers and the community, assisting with work conditioning, organizing mass physicals including Echo’s and EKGs, covering USA Rugby National Playoffs, and PRN coverage for NECSA (North Eastern… Show more Provided supplemental athletic training coverage to Ridge View and Blythewood High Schools. Assisted with athletic training program development by designing department forms and educational brochures, creating a sport medicine healthcare network, developing educational opportunities for athletic trainers and the community, assisting with work conditioning, organizing mass physicals including Echo’s and EKGs, covering USA Rugby National Playoffs, and PRN coverage for NECSA (North Eastern Carolina Soccer Association) and the Plex Indoor Sports Arena. Show less

Columbia, South Carolina

NAIA D-I. Worked autonomously. Scheduled athletic event coverage, including the football program until 2006 when it was discontinued. Provided the domains of athletic training. Referred athletes to appropriate health care. Filed and followed-up with insurance claims. Performed post-surgery rehab. Effective communication skills for optimal injury care. Maintained Approved Clinical Instructor Certification necessary for the supervision of graduate assistants and undergraduate students from… Show more NAIA D-I. Worked autonomously. Scheduled athletic event coverage, including the football program until 2006 when it was discontinued. Provided the domains of athletic training. Referred athletes to appropriate health care. Filed and followed-up with insurance claims. Performed post-surgery rehab. Effective communication skills for optimal injury care. Maintained Approved Clinical Instructor Certification necessary for the supervision of graduate assistants and undergraduate students from University of South Carolina and work study students from Allen University. Clinic responsibilities performed at HealthSouth as available. Show less

Master Of Science (Ms), Health And Pe: Athletic Training & Cardiac Rehab

Activities and Societies: Marshall University Athletic Trainers' Association - President

Ryt 200 Certification

Yoga teacher training school

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Athletic Training, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Marshall University Athletic Trainers' Association - President Dean's List

Aas, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society, Vice-President West Virginia Special Olympics State Summer Games - Victory.

Professional Yoga Therapy (Pyt) Certification

Evidence based Medically Therapeutic Yoga