Manager, Athletic Training

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a regional athletic trainer program leader to manage a team of athletic trainers, ensure clinical excellence, and coordinate outreach across schools and community sites.

You will supervise staff, implement standard care protocols, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient care and program effectiveness in the Winston-Salem area.

Qualifications

• CAATE-accredited athletic training program degree.
• BOC certification as Athletic Trainer (varies by level).
• Experience as athletic trainer in high school or college setting.
• BOC certification and state licensure as Athletic Trainer.
• AHA Healthcare Provider with CPR/AED training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration, supervision and evaluation of athletic trainer staff.
• Provide standard immediate care, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning.
• Use outcome measures to assess the regional outreach program and coordinate return-to-play decisions.
• Collaborate with athletic directors and trainers; coordinate referrals for optimal care.
• Promote a safe, collaborative working environment for patients and staff.
• Deliver patient care in clinic and community settings as needed.
• Coordinate orthopedic and sports medicine operations, including scheduling and site logistics.
• Work with the Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence.
• Oversee regional high school athletic trainer program and manage day-to-day operations and relationships.
• Communicate professionally with players, physicians, staff, families and healthcare team.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings.

Skills

BOC Certified

Licensed Athletic Trainer

CPR/AED Certified

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training (CAATE accredited)

Job description

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited athletic training program.
• Experience as a Board of Certification (BOC) certified Athletic Trainer varies with each level (refer to addendums).
• Experience as an athletic trainer in a high school or college setting.
• BOC certified and licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the State of applicable state.
• Completion of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider that includes CPR and AED training.

What You'll Do:

• Manages the administration, supervision and evaluation of employee performance for a team of athletic trainers.
• Uses preventative measures appropriately; provides standard immediate care procedures used in emergencies; clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning for a team of athletic trainers.
• Employs appropriate assessment outcomes measures to determine effectiveness of the regional outreach program. Determines appropriate return to play of athletes and active population working together with athletic directors and athletic trainers. Coordinates the referrals to appropriate medical professionals to ensure optimal level of care. All duties and responsibilities performed under the supervision of a directing and supervising physician.
• Promotes safe and collaborative working environment for patients, employees and others who encounter Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine needs in the community (Athletic Director, Coaches, Parents).
• Performs in a clinical role as requested to deliver excellent patient care in the community and clinic setting.
• Responsible for the coordination of the operational aspects of orthopaedics & sports medicine which includes schedule and personnel management as well as high school venue site logistics.
• Works collaboratively with the Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Team to ensure service excellence for all customers of the regional outreach program.
• Oversees the regional high school athletic trainer program and all functions related to the day-to-day management of program including relationship development.
• Communicates in a professional and timely manner with players, physicians, staff, families and all members of the healthcare team.
• Attends staff meetings, hospital in-services, and complete mandatory educational requirements.