Sports Manager Athletic Training and Outreach

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership and management of clinical and business operations for programs and locations within the orthopedic and sports medicine service line. Providers high-quality sports medicine services to local Metro Atlanta athletes in the outreach setting. Performs other duties, coverages, and responsibilities as appointed by the sports medicine management team. Functions effectively as a member of the sports medicine team. Supports the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta mission. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and contracted work setting.

Requirements

5 years of clinical experience in nursing, management, health administration, sports medicine, or physical or occupational therapy
2 years of experience in management/leadership/sales
Certified by NATA’s board of certification
Maintains current licensure by the state of Georgia or eligible to apply
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Clinical competencies in treatment aspects for sports medicine patients
Adhere to NATA best practices, and state laws of practice related to athletic training in Georgia
Willing to work a flexible schedule and perform a variety of work related tasks as needed
Good mental and physical health
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or entry level Master’s degree in related field from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages performance of all assigned staff, including selection, orientation, time call, coaching, and performance evaluation.
Assists with preparation of budget and monitors budget performance through ongoing assessment of scheduling, staffing, supplies and equipment, and marketing.
Evaluates and makes recommendations for business development and expansion opportunities.
Assess, identifies, and implements opportunities for additional gains in access, quality, and process/program improvement.
Fosters a positive environment for team collaboration and effective problem solving.
Participates with responsible director and/or designee in development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
Establishes, implements, and monitors goals and objectives consistent with the goals of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Mentor team members to encourage personal and professional growth.
Encourages ongoing skill development by providing opportunities for continued education.
Builds relationships with key stakeholders, communicating progress towards key performance indicators.
Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and diagnosis.
Understands medical diagnosis and treatment interventions.
Follows established rehabilitation protocols based on diagnosis.
Provides education to parent and patients in an ongoing fashion via text, phone, or email.
Completes injury documentation with appropriate content on each patient and submits daily.
Demonstrates effective use of time for direct and indirect patient care and departmental responsibilities.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement.
Delivers competent age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.
Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.