Director, Sports Medicine Programs & Services
About The Position
The Director, Sports Medicine Programs & Services provides administrative and clinical leadership for assigned outpatient or clinic service lines. The role oversees a sports medicine program portfolio that includes the concussion/G1 manager, athletic training (ATC) program, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and outreach. The director establishes and implements goals, standards, and practices that support patient care initiatives and the delivery of high-value, quality care and exceptional care experiences. The role partners with physicians, medical staff, Sutter Health leaders, care teams, and other employees to collaborate on initiatives, address operational challenges, and improve processes. In partnership with senior leadership, the director develops short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with system, operating-unit, or affiliate priorities; sets priorities and allocates resources to business objectives and the annual plan; and establishes policy direction and structures for safe, consistent, and effective patient care. The position is with Sutter Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization supporting services provided by Sutter Medical Group, Sutter North Medical Group, and the clinically integrated Sutter Physicians Alliance network. The role is a regular, exempt, full-time position with a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Weekend work is required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in administration, management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- 12 years of recent relevant experience.
- Knowledge of practice management, including scope-of-practice issues and care center, site, or specialty operations.
- Knowledge of state, regulatory, CMS, and accrediting requirements.
- Knowledge of implementing and leading quality improvement programs and initiatives.
- Knowledge of the healthcare system, billing processes, clinical procedures, budget preparation, staffing models, and employee regulations.
- Previous interaction with physicians in a management role.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, senior management, managers, and care center staff.
- Knowledge of physician office operations and reimbursement procedures.
- Ability to lead professionals and influence collaboration.
- Ability to conduct and interpret quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Proven leadership skills in project management, consulting, and communication.
- Business and analytical skills, including financial planning and assessment.
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training program.
- Experience with Lean production in ambulatory healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the sports medicine program portfolio, including the concussion/G1 manager, ATC program, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and outreach.
- Provide administrative and clinical leadership for assigned outpatient or clinic service lines.
- Establish and implement goals, standards, and practices that support patient care initiatives and high-value, quality care.
- Partner with physicians, medical staff, Sutter Health leaders, care teams, and other employees to collaborate on initiatives, resolve operational challenges, and improve processes.
- Work with senior leadership to develop short- and long-term strategic plans aligned with system, operating-unit, or affiliate goals and priorities.
- Set priorities and allocate resources in alignment with business objectives and the annual plan.
- Establish policy and procedure direction and structures for safe, consistent, and effective patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
