Director of Sports Medicine
Director of Sports Medicine
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Sports Medicine is responsible for the management of multiple functions in support of The Physicians Centre Hospital (TPCH). These functions include, but are not limited to: marketing/outreach, building relationships with all area athletic program directors and coaches; athlete point of contact; Saturday morning clinic; Friday night game presence; building and maintaining physician relations; service coordination; management team member; assist with the design of our marketing collaterals for our Sports Medicine program; manage the trainers that will be working with schools who are contracted with us to provide Texas State Licensed Trainers; work with contracted schools to develop their training program and also develop a curriculum for High School students on contracted campuses. Performs all other duties as assigned. Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, coworkers and The Physicians Centre Hospital as appropriate. Works under stress and in situations that demand patience and tact while providing impeccable service.
Physical Requirements:
May be expected to lift up to 25 pounds or up to 50 pounds with assistance. May be expected to push or pull up to 500 pounds with assistance. Work is of high demand; sitting, walking and standing most of the time while on duty. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required: optimal auditory acuity required; manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and computers is essential to performing assigned duties. Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit. May be subjected to stressful situations. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended.
OSHA Exposure Classification:
Job Category III. Tasks/activities do not entail predictable or unpredictable exposure to blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Ability:
•Demonstrated eligibility for employment in the United States
•Texas State Licensed Athletic Trainer
•Must be able to achieve CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
•Ability to relate and work effectively with others
•Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective use of chemicals, cleaning agents and safety instructions.
•Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancements.
•Demonstrated verbal communication skills in English for contacting vendors, corporate personnel and coworkers.
•Ability to use office machines and telephone systems.
The Physicians Centre Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.