Athletic Trainer Supervisor, Shea Orthopedics

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer, Coordinator of Sports Performance Services, serves as program director for Athletic Trainer-administered cash-pay services across Frazier outpatient locations; provides athletic training in outpatient rehabilitation; and delivers cash-pay services to clients, including performance enhancement, recovery, and injury screening. The coordinator determines pricing, programming, equipment and staffing needs, and other components of cash-pay services offered to the public in Physical Therapy clinics. The position also extends the leadership of the Manager/Director by supporting fiscal and budget, personnel, operational, and day-to-day functions for Athletic Trainers in Physical Therapy clinics. Under the supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Physical Therapist, the role evaluates athletes and patients, supports treatment and rehabilitation, develops individualized plans, and coordinates care with relevant professionals. It also oversees service quality, personnel, marketing, and operations across the outpatient network.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field from an accredited college or university.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association certification.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Athletic training residency.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned athletes and patients according to acceptable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
Assist therapists with treatment and interventions and provide regular reassessments to support treatment modification and functional independence.
Complete required documentation and maintain records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assess clients and athletes and develop plans for screening, recovery, return-to-sport readiness, and performance enhancement.
Communicate effectively and accurately with athletes, patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches to support care and case management.
Manage cash-pay services operations across the outpatient network, including budgets, personnel, and operations.
Refer athletes to other disciplines and agencies when appropriate.
Orient new personnel according to departmental standards.
Order supplies in a timely manner to prevent service delays.
Help athletes and patients minimize injury risk through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
Complete performance appraisals for supervised athletic trainers.
Review documentation and programming at clinics periodically to help ensure the quality of cash-pay products and services.
Evaluate competitors’ products and pricing to maintain competitive offerings.
Stay informed about relevant products and technologies.
Develop and implement marketing strategies with the team.
Assess injury risk; perform ergonomic evaluations and coaching; support self-care implementation and wellness promotion.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.