Director, Sports Medicine Programs & Services

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Sacramento is seeking a Director to oversee the program portfolio, including the concussion/G1 manager, ATC program, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and outreach. The role provides administrative and clinical leadership for outpatient services, partnering with physicians and care teams to drive high-value care and operational excellence across the affiliate.

Responsibilities include setting goals, standards, and resource allocation aligned with system priorities, and

Qualifications

• 12 years of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of practice management, regulatory requirements, and patient care initiatives.
• Ability to lead and influence professionals and manage projects and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical leadership for outpatient/service lines.
• Develop short- and long-term strategic plans aligning with system goals.
• Set priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives.
• Lead quality improvement and Lean initiatives in ambulatory healthcare.
• Collaborate with physicians, medical staff, and executives to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Lean healthcare

Communication

Team management

Quality improvement

Operations

Education

Bachelor's in Administration

Athletic Training

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview

This director role will have oversight for the program portfolio, including the concussion/G1 manager, ATC program, sports nutrition, sports psychology, and outreach.

Provides administrative and clinical leadership for assigned outpatient/clinic service line(s) of an affiliate or geographic area. Establishes and implements goals, standards and practices that guide and support patient care initiatives while ensuring the delivery of high-value quality care and exceptional care experiences. Develops and fosters a solid partnership with physicians, medical staff and Sutter Health leaders, care teams and other employees to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives, to resolve operational challenges and/or to improve processes. Works with senior leadership to develop and establish short- and long-term strategic plans that complement system, operating unit or affiliate goals and initiatives, including business, operations, and/or organizational priorities. Sets priorities and allocates resources to align with business objectives and annual plan. Develops and establishes the direction of policies and procedures, and sets a structure for providing safe, consistent and effective patient care.

Sutter Medical Foundation (SMF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the quality medical services provided by Sutter Medical Group and Sutter North Medical Group and a clinically integrated network (Sutter Physicians Alliance, also known as SPA), which includes Sutter Independent Physicians.

Serving the counties of Amador, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Solano, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba, physicians are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and services, listening to patients’ needs and ensuring that patients play an important role in their health care.

SMF is also committed to delivering quality and convenient care to patients through numerous outpatient services including ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging, urgent care, home health, laboratories and physical therapy.

Job Description

Education

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Bachelor’s : Administration, Management or related field
• (or) Graduate of an accredited Athletic Training program. Preferred

Typical Experience

• 12 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of all aspects of the practice management environment including scope of practice issues and care center, site and/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, employee regulations, and 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, influence collaboration, and to conduct and interpret quantitative/qualitative analysis, as well as proven leadership skills in project management, consulting, and communication skills.
• Experience with Lean production in ambulatory healthcare desired.
• Business and analytical skills, including financial planning and assessment.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision making.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

• No

Unions

• No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $165,339.20 to $264,555.20 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position’s primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.