Tanya Watson

 TanyaE. Watson

Tanya E. Watson

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Biography

New Mexico State University - Physical Education



Experience

  • New Mexico State University

    College Instructor, Interim Faculty

    • Supervised and mentored Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers
    • Approved Clinical Instructor-responsible for supervision and education of athletic training students in undergraduate curriculum.
    • Teaching Responsibilities
    Fall 2014-Taught Sophomore and Junior level clinical practicum course, and Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Evaluation.
    Spring 2015-Taught Sophomore level clinical practicum course, Law and Ethics in Athletic Training, Lower Extremity Orthopaedic Evaluation, and Medical Terminology.

  • Southwest Sport & Spine

    Contract Athletic Trainer

    • Provide Event Coverage for Mesilla Valley Christian School Athletic Events
    • Provided First Aid and Athletic Training Services to High School Athletes, and Facilitate Referrals for the Injured Athletes.

  • Las Cruces Orthopaedics Associates

    Clinic Manager

    • Responsibilities include assisting in providing quality Orthopaedic health care to Southern New Mexico. Orchestrated Patient Flow to maintain efficient Clinic setting for Surgeon. Obtain authorizations from a variety of Insurances. Counsel and Educate patients in absence of Surgeon. Facilitate Diagnostic Imaging appointments and referrals to Specialist. Maintain inventory of prescriptions for In-House Pharmacy, and Visco-Supplementation Injections. Fit patients for a variety of Durable Medical Equipment.
    • Promoted to Team Lead in May 2010- responsible to supervising all Clinical Assistants, assisted Office Manager in variety of additional duties, and tasks. Assisted in recruiting and hiring Clinical Assistants
    • Promoted to Clinic Manager in March 2011.

  • The University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Assistant Athletic Trainer

    • Women’s Basketball (2004-2006).
    • Responsibilities include providing quality health care for Division I Intercollegiate athletes, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Responsibilities also included but not limited to practice coverage, travel with the team, coordinated doctor’s appointments, diagnostic appointments, and other medical referrals.
    • Supervised and Mentored Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers working with Women’s Athletic Teams (Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Golf, and Synchronized Swimming).
    • Organized and scheduled Team Physician Sick Call Clinic at UAB Bartow Arena.
    • Organized and supervised nutritional services provided by an outside organization.

  • The University of Southern Mississippi

    Associate Director of Sports Medicine

    • Women’s Basketball (2006-2009)
    • Men’s Tennis (2006-2009)
    • Responsibilities include providing quality health care for Division I Intercollegiate athletes, including prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Responsibilities also included but not limited to practice coverage, travel with the team, coordinated doctor’s appointments, diagnostic appointments, and other medical referrals.
    • Responsible for budget, bidding, inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment for the Athletic Training Department.
    • Summer Athletic Training Camp Director-marketed, organized and orchestrated Summer Athletic Training Workshop for high school students.
    • Summer Camp Medical Coordinator-organized and assigned athletic training services and medical coverage for Southern Miss Summer Athletic Camps.
    • Supervised and mentored Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers
    • Approved Clinical Instructor-responsible for supervision and education of athletic training students in undergraduate curriculum.
    • Adjunct Faculty
     Fall 2008-Spring 2009Taught Taping and Wrapping Lab for Coaches.
     Spring 2008Taught Introduction to Athletic Training Course.
     Fall 2007Taught Organization and Administration Course for Athletic Training Students.
     Fall 2006-Spring 2008Taught Junior and Senior level Clinical Practicum Classes.
    • Interim Co-Clinical Coordinator for Athletic Training Education Program (Spring 2007-Summer 2008)
    • Assisted Interim Curriculum Program Director with CAATE Re-Accreditation process of Athletic Training Education Program. (2006-2008)

Education

  • University of Wyoming

    Master's degree

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  • New Mexico State University

    Bachelor of Science (BS)

    Athletic Training/Trainer

  • New Mexico State University

    College Instructor, Interim Faculty


    • Supervised and mentored Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers • Approved Clinical Instructor-responsible for supervision and education of athletic training students in undergraduate curriculum. • Teaching Responsibilities Fall 2014-Taught Sophomore and Junior level clinical practicum course, and Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Evaluation. Spring 2015-Taught Sophomore level clinical practicum course, Law and Ethics in Athletic Training, Lower Extremity Orthopaedic Evaluation, and Medical Terminology.

Publications

  • Failure of Anterior Shoulder Instability Repairs

    27th Annual New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Symposium

  • Failure of Anterior Shoulder Instability Repairs

    27th Annual New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Symposium

  • The Athletic Trainer as Physician Extender

    NMATA Symposium & Business meeting

  • Failure of Anterior Shoulder Instability Repairs

    27th Annual New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Symposium

  • The Athletic Trainer as Physician Extender

    NMATA Symposium & Business meeting

  • Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries

    29th Annual New Mexico Athletic Trainers' Association Symposium