Jessica Matula
Palmyra,VA
Summary
Healthcare professional experienced with developing and implementing comprehensive injury prevention, acute care, and continued rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs. Effectively communicates with medical professionals, Athletic Development and coaching staff to ensure athletes' peak performance to provide holistic athlete care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Athletic Trainer
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
07.2020 - Current
- Preceptor for UVA's CAATE accredited Master of Athletic Training Program since 2020
- Manage triage and provide clinical care to student-athletes, utilizing accepted NATA & BOC standards for quality care. Provide immediate treatment and continued rehabilitative care of acute and non-acute status of student-athletes
- Coordinate with Associate Athletic Trainer for practice schedule and game coverage during the school year, including Saturday coverage, preseason, Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring breaks
- Organize annual concussion screenings for student-athletes in collaboration with local healthcare providers
- Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to assistant athletic trainers, fostering an environment of professional growth and skill development
- Serve as a liaison between athletes, parents, coaches, Director of Athletic Development, Team Physicians and Specialists, school counseling staff, Academic Deans, dorm and student life staff, and other school administration to ensure seamless communication regarding injury management
- Develop, implement, and review Emergency Action Plan policy, procedure, and clinical guidelines. Assists in maintenance of practice guidelines and standards of care
- Participate in routine Athletic Training Room operational duties including but not limited to inventory management, AED management, housekeeping, competition and practice preparation
- Perform injury management and rehabilitation of all student-athlete musculoskeletal injuries/sports medicine related injuries. Includes but not limited to prevention, concussion care and management, triage/trauma care and rehabilitation, post-operative care and rehabilitation
- Work collaboratively with Academic Deans for middle/high school with the concussion return to learn protocol
- Conduct thorough assessments of athletes'' injuries, determining appropriate treatment plans for accelerated healing processes.
- Implement/perform therapeutic exercise techniques for musculoskeletal injuries. Utilize manual therapy techniques such as soft tissue mobilizations and joint mobilizations
- Assist with CPR certification for the coaching staff
- Maintain accurate documentation of all injuries and treatments, ensuring compliance with governing bodies'' regulations and guidelines.
- Apply therapeutic modalities and procedures to treat injuries.
- Schedule annual medical equipment calibrations for modalities in the athletic training room
- Assess physical and physiological conditions of athletes to determine eligibility for competition.
- Maintain up to date credentials and certifications as required
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices through continuous professional development opportunities as required by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (50 CEUs/2 yr)
Co-Head Athletic Trainer
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
07.2022 - 09.2024
Anatomy & Physiology/Health & Exercise Science Teacher
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
08.2007 - 06.2020
- Design and implement lesson plans for five classes: Anatomy & Physiology, Strength Training & Conditioning, Team Sports & Group Fitness, and Kinesiology and Athletic Training and Emergency Care and Sport Safety
- Educate students in the areas of health, exercise, nutrition, mental illness, sex education and the harmful effects of tobacco, alcohol and drug use
- Teach basic skills necessary to participate in a variety of individual and team activities and workout facilities
- Motivate students to develop life-long fitness habits
Athletic Trainer
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
08.2007 - 06.2020
- Responsible for prevention, recognition, evaluation and treatment of injuries/illnesses for students grades 6-12 and other community members during contests/practices
- Refer students to appropriate medical healthcare specialists for further treatment of injuries as needed
- Assist in conducting pre-season coach’s meetings for each season
- Day-to-day coverage of multi-sport home athletic contests/practices
- Certify faculty, coaches and student athletic training aides in First Aid/CPR/AED through American Red Cross
- Register and facilitate student athletes for baseline testing through ImPACT software
- Mentor/supervise Assistant Athletic Trainer and student athletic training aides (SATAs) each season to provide first aid care, documentation, and inventory duties
- Screen and approve all necessary medical forms for all students before the school year through online Magnus portal, working in compliance with Montgomery County PVAC requirements
- Evaluate playing surfaces and surrounding areas to insure safety, making recommendations for improvements to prevent injuries to athletes, coaches and spectators
- In conjunction with the Athletic Director, develop and implement coaching handbook
- Monitor the department’s expenditures for all equipment and supplies, making recommendations to the Athletic Director as needed and following through with purchases
Certified Athletic Trainer
WSP Washington Freedom
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Responsible for practice and game coverage at Soccerplex and away matches (PA, NJ, NY)
- International travel to Spain and Canada as Head ATC for women’s professional team
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, emphasis in Athletic Training
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2003
Skills
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Concussion and musculoskeletal injury management
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Familiar with the use of Google Suites programming
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Magnus Health and Sportsware)
Certification
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) since 2004
- National Athletic Trainers' Association #100402070
- Virginia Licensure #0126003428
- FA/AED/CPR Instructor through the American Red Cross since 2007
- National Ski Patrol Member since 2008
actively patrolling for Wintergreen Resort
- Published article in HaYidion: Winter 2015 "Sports Medicine And Athletic Training: Living Our Values, Expanding Our Mission" http://prizmah.org/hayidion/athletics/sports-medicine-and-athletic-training-living-our-values-expanding-our-mission
Timeline
Co-Head Athletic Trainer
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
07.2022 - 09.2024
Head Athletic Trainer
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
07.2020 - Current
Anatomy & Physiology/Health & Exercise Science Teacher
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
08.2007 - 06.2020
Athletic Trainer
Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
08.2007 - 06.2020
Certified Athletic Trainer
WSP Washington Freedom
05.2003 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, emphasis in Athletic Training
Longwood University
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