
Athletic Trainer Job in San Antonio, Texas
Supervisor Athletic Training - Community Outreach
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Profession/Specialty:Athletic Trainer
Location:San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is proud to bring more than 145 years of Catholic, faith-based, health care excellence to Alamo Heights, an area known for its rich history and quality. Overlooking the Quarry Golf Course, the 36-bed short stay surgical hospital provides state-of-the-art technology including electronic medical records complemented by highly specialized services, physicians, and clinical care teams.
Summary:
This position is responsible for the operation of athletic training services with 8-10 FTEs working routes in the primary service area. Also, monitoring of athletic trainer activities where CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Sports Medicine assists the high schools sports medicine program. The position is responsible for, but not limited to, supervising subordinate personnel, assisting with preparing budget, ensuring data accuracy, assist in sports medicine strategic planning handling complex customer service issues and maintaining customer/staff communications.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in establishing/implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and systems for the assigned administrative areas.
- Assists with developing and implementing annual operational plan and budget.
- Selects, trains, orients and supervises athletic training personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures. Responsible for work assignments and daily operations. Manages personnel for multiple sites, including training relief employees.
- Interviews and recommends hiring and termination of staff in accordance with approved policies.
- Resolves problems in administrative areas and ensures compliance with regulations and standards.
- Helps fiscal management and other administrative staff in implementing cost effective policies and procedures for all operational areas including bookkeeping, billing, insurance, fee schedules, credit/collections, purchasing, data processing and space planning.
- Ensures the effective implementation of job descriptions, personnel policies and payroll practices.
- Serves as liaison between clinic and external agencies including high schools and sites that utilize the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Sports Medicine Program.
- Works with staff and customers to ensure quality patient care and services are provided. Maintain effective communication with providers and staff; conducts monthly meetings with providers and staff. Create a positive work place.
- Gathers and reports monthly and annual data for fiscal, statistical and planning purposes. Develops and implements revenue enhancement strategies for existing practice(s).
- Participates in professional development activities to keep current with health care trends and practices.
- May be responsible for assuring all appropriate licensure, certifications and/or accreditations are secured according to policy.
- Follows the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission.
- Maintains established CHRISTUS Santa Rosa policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Implements job responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the CHRISTUS Mission and Code of Ethics and supportive of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa cultural diversity objectives.
- Supports and adheres to CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Service Guarantee.
- Collaborates effectively with physicians, administrators, patients, families, other departments, and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance patient outcomes.
- Ensures assessment of competency of all associates is completed as a part of the orientation program and on an ongoing basis.
- Reviews financial and productivity management reports and takes appropriate actions.
- Supervises the athletic trainers and fields to ensure timely and efficient management.
- Coordinates with Providers as needed to ensure projects and assignments are coordinated as necessary by the Administrative staff.
- Demonstrates adherence to the Mission and CORE values of the CHRISTUS Health System.
- Performs other related work as required.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Healthcare, or related field is required.
- Master’s Degree in related field is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills (decision making, problem solving, delegation, prioritizing) and supervisory experience is required.
- Competent in athletic training, clinic philosophy and policies and operating procedures is required.
- Effective communication and prioritization of provider issues.
- Ability to recognize and communicate variances in key practice indicators.
- Must be computer literate and have strong organizational skills.
- CPR Certification, Required
- National Athletic Trainers Board of Certification, preferred
- Must be licensed as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Texas
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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About CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.