Sports Medicine Broadcast
Tyler Triggs – Changing Settings
Where did you start as an AT?
- Started at an orthopedic clinic working at a high school right out of college. New school so the first AT they had. I was also the first and only full-time outreach ATC Rockhill had.
- Loved my school. Very High turnover in management at the clinic
- Nearly four years
- So this is kind of two parts. Before COVID I started a cash-based rehab services business. Partnered with local gyms. This was my plan to leave and do full-time. Was about to make the jump then COVID hit and the gyms shut down.
- This kind of killed my momentum and made me pivot. I tried to go into the online space and still do that some but needed it to be a side gig for now at least.
- Things came about with the clinic I was at. Did not feel appreciated or supported anymore and had the opportunity to try Sales.
- Gave me more “regular” hours. Higher pay potential and higher pay to start.
- Dynasplint for 6 months. I ended up working more hours. Being bored with the work and just did not like my situation.
- This led me back to “traditional” – I am with a children’s hospital here in Kansas City as the ATC of a Class 5 high school. It is the district I live in, and my wife teaches at the school. Just started at this school after being at another one before internally transferring when this came open.
- The answer is maybe. I don’t want to leave for another school or hospital system. CMH treats me well and the school situation is about as ideal as they come.
- But we just had a baby 6 weeks ago. And I can see my priorities already shifting and wanting to be home more. I know I won’t be willing to miss his sporting events and other activities.
- Other options I am keeping an eye on: Industrial, Military, Healthcare Admin/Leadership, Self-Employed
- Feeling underappreciated
- Lack of work-life balance
- Pay
- Advancement opportunities
- Fear of failure
- Lack of opportunity at first
- Not want to leave my athletes
- Really enjoyed the school I worked with
- Fellow ATCs!!
- Speak to others in the setting you are thinking about or who are with the company you want to apply for.
- Former employees at those places can also be very helpful
- Do your homework before jumping into just any opportunity
- Now is a great time to advocate for your worth in many ways
- If you want to stay in traditional settings, don’t feel bad about it. Maybe your current position is just not that great of a fit but another could be. And if you want to try something else don’t let fear hold you back.
Changing Settings Series
Contact us:
John Ciecko
Tyler Triggs – tyler.triggs@gmail.com
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