Sports Medicine Program Coordinator (Orthopedics)

Job Description
Nemours is seeking a Program Coordinator - Sports Medicine (Orthopedics) (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida.
Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children's Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families, Nemours Children's Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and beyond. In keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve; we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.
The Sports Medicine Program Coordinator provides overall planning and daily supervision of all operational aspects and activities of the Department's Sports Medicine services consistent with the scope and practice of athletic training clinical competencies as defined by the NATA BOC and the State of Florida Training Affiliated Credentialing Board. The Coordinator will assist in performing physical exams, basic splinting and casting as needed.
In addition to daily management, this individual represents Sports Medicine for department-wide planning efforts involving space, equipment, staff, systems, services, supplies, revenues, expenses and future programs and services. The Coordinator will participate as an important contributor to the Department's management team to address and resolve broad issues such as planning for future programs and services, procedure coding and revenue capture, cost monitoring and control, patient scheduling, patient and staff safety, patient flows, operational monitoring, regulatory compliance, public relations and the overall timeliness and quality of services provided to the customers in assigned sections across the department. This person will ensure the timely scheduling of patients across all partnerships. They will coordinate regular meetings with partner representatives, associated physical therapy groups as well as marketing, PR and social media internal and externally.
Along with Orthopedic Department management, the Program Coordinator will be involved in leading the development, coordination, and evolution of Sports Medicine priority programming, developing and participating in educational activities, creating patient and or athlete treatment plans, building a wide variety of internal and external relationships, and assisting with annual budgeting specific to Sports Medicine.

• Involved in leading the development, coordination, and evolution of Sports Medicine Programing, developing, and participating in educational activities, creating patient and/or athlete treatment plans, building a wide variety of internal and external relationships, assisting with annual budget specific to Sports Medicine. Is aware of financial goals and creates plans to achieve those goals.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians and Sports Medicine staff, explaining departmental policies and procedures, resolving problems, and coordinating activities that impact patient care. Ensures that all information regarding procedural and operational changes in Sports Medicine are communicated to appropriate departmental and hospital personal.
• Prepares and implements schedules and project plans, including assignments and emergency coverage.
• Participates in evaluations and recommendations regarding additional equipment and technical protocols.
• Ensures appropriate branding and Kids Health processes for all information given to Sports Medicine patients.
• Ensures that all Sports Medicine, departmental, hospital (where appropriate) JCAHO guidelines are met. Consults and collaborates with other members of Department leadership to ensure the integration of strategic financial objectives, performance management, quality and improvement and technological performance. Ensures quality improvement goals are met that improve the internal systems and work environment to enable practitioners and staff to improve processes. Advances the Department's goal of designing processes to improve patient health outcomes.
• Assists in coordinating the care of Sports Medicine patients.
• Remains updated on technologies and improvement strategies by reading journals, attending professional meetings, etc.
• Encourages systemness in Orthopedics & Sports Medicine across the enterprise.
• Maintains quota for visiting key stakeholders and referring PT groups, high schools, sports programs as decided by Orthopedic Department leadership.
• Coordinates the development of the Sports Medicine Program, including:
• Staffing o Equipment / Facility o Marketing
• Program Development
• Liaison to community
• Education
• Networking resources
• National, regional and local
• Business development
• Budget and economic forecasting

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Graduate of a rehabilitation related program accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation body required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in the field of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation required.
• BOC ATC Certification, eligibility for Florida ATC licensure and BLS Certification required.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with pediatric/high school athletes preferred.
• Travel will be required to satellite locations.

About Us
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
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