Athletic Trainer, Lead - Atlanta, United States - Emory Healthcare

Description

Clinical experience required.

The Lead Athletic Trainer position has both administrative and clinical responsibilities. The position is responsible for supervising a group of Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) in outpatient clinics, ASC settings, and inpatient OR settings. Leads staff to ensure efficient clinical operations and positive patient experiences.

• Responsible for performance management, including performance feedback and reviews, disciplinary action, recognition, etc, and participates in goal setting.
• Ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinates coverage for staff PTO, callouts, etc. in the clinic, surgery center and hospital settings. Provides onboarding and training new ATCs.
• Coordinates training, creates orientation schedule and monitors competency training of new hires.
• Works with manager of clinical operations, or other department leaders, on actively recruiting, hiring and retaining ATCs.
• Interviews potential ATCs candidates using Targeted Selection methods.
• Optimizes ATC role to top of scope of practice, identifying successful models of team based collaboration for specialty.
• Serves as first responder to a patient complaint regarding the care of the patient and is responsible for diffusing the situation and doing service recovery if possible/necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in a health related field, masters degree preferred.
• Nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC), Georgia state licensure.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• 4 years of experience as an ATC or 3 years of experience + 1 year of experience supervising or leading a team of ATCs.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.