joshua pinkney

* Head Athletic Trainer – South Gwinnett High School * Created program for athletic training coverage of all sports * Prevented, evaluated, and rehabilitated injuries to athletes and faculty * Referred athletes to orthopedist as needed * Facilitated plan of care directives between physicians, athletes, and parents * Coordinated and facilitated annual pre-participation physical exams * Implemented knee injury intervention program (SKIP – Successful Knee Injury Prevention program) * Conducted baseline ImPact testing for all sports * Developed off-season strength and conditioning program for several sports * Certified Athletic Trainer – Snellville Physical Therapy Clinic * Implemented, facilitated, and progressed patient rehabilitation exercises * Provided manual therapy and modality treatment * Completed documentation as required * Fitted braces * Applied therapeutic taping * Coordinated and hosted continuing education classes off-site * Contacted delinquent patients for re-evaluation and status update

* Clinical Assistant – Dr. Kevin E. Lindgren, Dr. Michael R. Meisterling * Complete patient intake and health history * Communicate with patients, Physical Therapy clinics, and other health care facilities to resolve patient concerns and meet patient needs. * Schedule surgeries for patients and coordinate procedures with surgery center * Coordinate physician schedule for clinic, surgery, and meetings * Work closely with Director of Clinic Operations and Clinical Administration Support staff to enhance patient care and clinic inefficiencies * Provide patient education on diagnoses, rehabilitation protocols, surgery criteria * Cross-cover other physicians as assigned * Occasional coverage of Urgent Care clinic

Health and Sports Studies Minor