The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for assisting the Director of Sports Medicine with coordination and delivery of high-quality sports medicine services to all intercollegiate student-athletes at Emory University.
The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine must perform many of the outlined tasks with minimal or no supervision in the clinical setting. Problems encountered are of a moderate to higher level of complexity and a considerable amount of creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation are utilized in problem solving. This position works in collaboration with the Director of Sports Medicine and with Team Physicians to provide clinical oversight, coordination and delivery of sports medicine services and education to all intercollegiate student-athletes at Emory University.
Supervision Received: overall supervision received by the Director of Sports Medicine and the Emory University Team Physicians.
Supervision Exercised: daily supervision and management of all clinical operations of the sports medicine department.
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Oversees the daily clinical operations and the delivery of care of the sports medicine department including but not limited to:
- Department scheduling, staff, coordination of weekly physician clinic and game coverage, and coordination of EMT coverage for home events as needed.
- Oversees administrative coordination of Pre-Participation Physicals and assures all student-athletes have proper medical clearance.
- Manages all medical records (paper and electronic).
- Coordinates insurance procedures.
- Serves on the Athletics Care Team.
- Manages and supervises clinical emersion students.
- Coordinates health and safety education initiatives for department personnel including coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
- Coordinates Sports Medicine Staff annual and biannual training.
- Coordinates onboarding of new athletic trainers.
- Provides feedback and assists in annual reviews of the athletic trainers.
- Provides feedback and direction with complicated cases.
- Coordinates specials projects e.g., grants, education modules.
- Communicates directly with coaches of assigned sport teams all injuries and illnesses of student-athletes as well as ongoing rehabilitation and treatments, medical appointments, and participation status for practices and competitions.
- Handles questions and concerns from all coaches related to the medical care of their student-athletes in the absence of the Director of Sports Medicine.
- Documents and maintains accurate injury records.
- Organizes rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
- Cooperates and collaborates with strength and conditioning staff.
- Coordinates and maintains oversight of all student athlete medical referrals in order to ensure that appropriate referral sources are used (best available treatment option for the situation or condition).
- Coordinates biweekly injury roundtable discussion to include confirmation of injury as well as current care plans.
- Coordinates care for all eating disorders.
- Collaborates with team physicians, Emory Student Health Services, and other allied healthcare professional providers.
- Communicates directly with coaches, parents, student-athletes, athletic administration, and other stakeholders when appropriate.
- Educates student-athletes with respect to injury prevention, nutrition, and psychological support in dealing with injuries.
- Educates coaches and staff regarding anticipated response and management of potential injuries/illnesses.
- Maintains Athletic Training Room coverage. This includes being present in the Athletic Training Room during scheduled open hours to see walk-in athletes.
- Participates in initiatives that align with the mission of Emory University and Emory Healthcare.
- Promotes and supports the strategic plan of the Department of Athletics.
- Ensures that all assigned tasks comply with university, University Athletic Association (UAA), and NCAA rules and best practice standards.
- Abides by all university, UAA, and NCAA policies and procedures.
- Attends and participates in department and Campus Life meetings and events as required.
- Performs other related duties and administrative tasks as assigned and commensurate with the normal activities related to collegiate varsity sport athletic training service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree and three years of related experience.
- Current NATABOC certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of Georgia.
- Ability to work effectively and independently with students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members.
- Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.