Kayla Parker, MS, ATC, LAT

Kayla Parker, MS, ATC, LAT

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Children’s Health Andrews Institute PRN AT Manager at SportsCare USA, Inc.

  • Education

    • Northern Illinois University

      2011 - 2013
      MS Sport Management 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Grad Sport Society Graduate Assistantship

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      2007 - 2011
      BS Athletic Training

      Activities and Societies: Longhorn Athletic Training Student Association, Teaching Assistant for Ballroom course, Teaching Assistant for Intro to Athletic Training course University Honors Fall ’08 & Spring ‘09,UT Athletic Director’s Honor Roll 2009, 2010, 2011,Alderson Scholarship ($1500) Fall ‘10

  • Experience

    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Aug 2008 - May 2011
      Athletic Training Student

      Assisted staff ATC's and team physicians with the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletes' injuries. Football, Volleyball, Track and Field. Experience with injury tracking software and insurance.

    • Brandy Perryman Shooting Camp

      Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
      Athletic Trainer

      Solo Athletic Trainer on site for week long camp with ~80 participants.

    • Varies

      Jun 2011 - Sept 2020
      Certified Athletic Trainer PRN

      Current Employers:Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehab

    • Texas Regional 3 v. 3 Soccer Tournament

      Jul 2011 - Jul 2011
      Athletic Trainer

      Solo Athletic Trainer on site for 2-day tournament with over 1,000 participants.

    • Northern Illinois University

      Aug 2011 - May 2013
      Graduate Assistant

      Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for NIU Gymnastics and Cross Country

    • NIU Campus Recreation

      Aug 2012 - May 2013
      Athletic Trainer

      Provided medical coverage for high-risk sports such as Lacrosse and Rugby.

    • Airrosti Rehab Centers

      May 2013 - May 2014
      Certified Recovery Specialist

      Worked with patients on active care rehab consisting of foam roller & lacrosse ball techniques, evidence-based stretches & strengthening exercises and kinesio-taping. Provided practice support to doctors by building referral relationships with other physicians, sports teams and fitness businesses.

    • Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH

      Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
      DME Coordinator/ Orthopaedic Technologist

      Responsible for daily operation of DME Store including inventory management, vendor relations, measuring and fitting patients with prescribed orthopedic devices and instructing patients on proper use according to physician orders. Worked with orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physician assistants and other clinical staff, providing patients with wound care, suture/staple removal and cast/splint application. Prepared and assisted with injections. Roomed patients and obtained vitals. Maintained medical supply inventory. Show less

    • Peak Orthopedics & Bracing, LLC.

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
      Manager & Field Service Representative

      Managed DME inventory mix and levels for 8 locations of Loyola University Medical Center through DonJoy OfficeCare program Educated physicians and clinical staff on appropriate bracing for conditions and expanded use of key inventory itemsCompleted and delivered appropriate documentation to billing department for devices dispensed Responsible for fitting patients with prescribed DME items and providing instruction on proper use Communicated with patients to answer questions, concerns and schedule appointments Show less

    • SportsCare USA, Inc.

      Sept 2016 - now

      Serve as an Outreach Liaison for the Sports Medicine Program at Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe and Baylor Scott & White McKinney hospitals by connecting the hospital resources with the active communityCreate and implement education programs under the oversight of key physicians such as concussion management protocols and injury prevention initiativesIdentify key stakeholders within targeted organizations and build relationships in order to develop referral patterns Work with employed and non-employed physicians to resolve system-based issues, navigate referrals and organize physician-led community engagements Show less Aligned corporate initiatives with Athletic Training standards and provide additional resources and support to employed athletic trainers Built relationships with local athletic training programs near current markets to provide speaking engagements, job recruiting and internshipsProvided additional personnel support to hospital partners within various marketsConducted sports medicine market assessments and aid with development of new relationships with community organizationsAssisted with the recruitment and fulfillment of new positions Show less

      • Children’s Health Andrews Institute PRN AT Program Manager

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Children’s Health Andrews Institute PRN AT Coordinator

        Sept 2020 - Jun 2024
      • Baylor Scott & White SportsCare Liaison

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2020
      • SportsCare Liaison

        Nov 2016 - Sept 2017
      • Consultant/Community Liaison

        Sept 2016 - Nov 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Athletic Trainer

      Board of Certification/Accreditation
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kayla Parker, MS, ATC, LAT
      NIU Ally Award NIU LGBT Resource Center Apr 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Media and Technology Chair

      Issued by North Texas Athletic Trainers' Society on Feb 2018
      North Texas Athletic Trainers' SocietyAssociated with Kayla Parker, MS, ATC, LAT
    • Chairperson

      Issued by SWATA LGTBQ Advisory Committee on Mar 2018
      SWATA LGTBQ Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Kayla Parker, MS, ATC, LAT