Overview

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• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
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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.

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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.