NATA President Participates in Health Professions Week Self-Care Panel
NATA President Tory Lindley, MA, ATC, was one of the panelists featured in a video about self-care for 2019 Health Professions Week. As the biggest career event for health professions, HPW brings together various health profession organizations to promote health care careers to high school students, college students, career changers, parents, advisors and counselors.
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Transitional Employment Workgroup Accepting Applications through Nov. 24
The Transitional Employment Workgroup will develop a strategic plan to provide resources to NATA members who are in a loss of employment situation. Resources will include those that assist individuals in employment stabilization assessment and/or future employment transition considerations. All certified and retired certified ATs in all settings are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is Nov. 24.
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Update: U.S. Department of Labor Issued Final Rule on Minimum Wage and Overtime
On Sept. 27, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its long-awaited final rule updating the salary and compensation levels needed for workers to be exempt from overtime requirements beginning in 2020. The rule’s provisions are based on responses to the March proposed rule, a 2017 request for information and a series of listening sessions held around the country. For more information on the final rule and exemptions for certified athletic trainers, read NATA’s fact sheet.
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Student Leadership Committee Provides Future Career Benefits. Apply Now!
Former NATA Student Leadership Committee Chair Savannah Knighton, ATC, shares insights on the lifelong benefits of joining the SLC in a new post on the NATA Now blog. The SLC is currently seeking applicants for multiple positions on the 2020-21 committee. If you are interested in representing your district,
you're strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are due Nov. 26.
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NATA Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Applications for 2020 scholarships from the NATA Research & Education Foundation are now being accepted. The NATA Foundation awards undergraduate, master’s and doctoral scholarships. You can find more information, including FAQs and eligibility requirements, on the NATA Foundation website. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15.
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Apply for USBJI's Young Investigator Initiative
The U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative and Bone and Joint Canada are dedicated to increasing research of musculoskeletal diseases. The Young Investigator Initiative is a grant mentoring and career development program that aims to increase the pipeline of clinician and basic scientists undertaking musculoskeletal research studies. The purpose is to provide experienced and supportive mentoring in how to construct a well-founded research proposal and secure funding for basic, translational or clinical research. Applications are due Jan. 15.
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