Athletic Trainer Supervisor, Shea Orthopedics

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Athletic Trainer, Coordinator of Sports Performance Services, has three primary roles: directing athletic-trainer-administered cash-pay services across Frazier outpatient locations; working as an athletic trainer in outpatient rehabilitation in coordination with physical therapists; and providing cash-pay services directly to clients, including performance enhancement, recovery, and injury screening. The coordinator also extends the leadership of the Manager/Director by supporting fiscal, 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, this position evaluates athletes and patients, assists with treatment and reassessment, maintains documentation, and develops individualized screening, recovery, return-to-sport, and performance-enhancement plans. The role manages cash-pay service operations across the outpatient network and supports quality, safety, compliance, staff orientation and appraisal, supplies, and marketing.

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 the 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 in accordance with practice guidelines and department policies.
Assist therapists with treatment and intervention, and conduct 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 individualized plans for screening, recovery, return-to-sport readiness, and performance enhancement.
Communicate effectively with athletes, patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches to support care and case management.
Manage cash-pay services 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.
Help athletes and patients minimize injury risk through education and prevention strategies.
Complete performance appraisals for supervised athletic trainers.
Periodically review documentation and programming at clinics to ensure service quality.
Evaluate competing products and pricing and stay current on relevant products and technologies.
Develop and implement marketing strategies with the team.
Assess injury risk, conduct ergonomic evaluations and coaching, support self-care implementation, and promote overall wellness.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.