Description

The Department of Athletics seeks applicants for the position of Executive Director of Sports Medicine Services, with an immediate target start date.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician to lead rehabilitation efforts for Wingate Athletics. The Executive Director of Sports Medicine will oversee a dynamic rehabilitation team of 14+ athletic trainers to meet NCAA standards for sideline coverage at practices and games and ensure high quality healthcare for student athletes following injury or surgery. Additionally, this position will provide direct patient care to student athletes and assist with return-to-play determinations. This individual will work closely with the Athletic Director, Director of Athletic Training, coaches, and team physicians. This role provides a unique leadership opportunity to develop rehabilitation programming for all athletic teams and deliver student-athlete-centered healthcare while contributing to the continued excellence of Wingate’s multiple sports. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative:

Serve as the director of medical services for Wingate Athletics per NCAA health, safety, and performance recommendations
Provide oversight of the rehabilitation team to ensure efficient and well-rehearsed delivery of physical rehabilitative care and return-to-play programming for student athletes
Manage the creation and maintaining rehabilitation philosophies, frameworks, and return to play pathways for a variety of athletes
Communicate with the Athletic Director, Director of Athletic Training, team physicians, and coaches to determine appropriate staffing, supervision, and sideline coverage
Ensure compliance with all NCAA and SAC requirements for health and safety legislation and regulations that impact student athletes
Work with the Athletic Director and other University administrators to develop and maintain strategic partnerships with area providers and external medical services
Meets department financial demands, working within allotted budget
Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned as needed
 

Clinical:

Provide evidenced-based interventions that optimize the physical and psychosocial welfare of the individual student-athlete
Ability to work alongside providers of different disciplines in a team setting to optimize patient care and outcomes
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of sports related, post-operative, and chronic diagnoses, including triage and referral to appropriate providers
Develop, adopt, and implement rehabilitation pathway strategies for returning to high-level athletic performance
Manage communication with Director of Athletic Training regarding collaborative rehabilitation and return to performance support services
Maintains accurate and timely patient documentation and billing practices for the rehabilitation team, ensuring compliance with rehabilitation regulations

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer in North Carolina
Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) program and Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training 
Board-certified clinical specialization (ABPTS) in sports (SCS) or orthopaedic (OCS) physical therapy
Experience with managing multi-disciplinary rehabilitation teams and/or clinical experience with university, Olympic, or professional-level athletes
CPR and BLS certification
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years clinical experience with university, Olympic, or professional-level athletes
Master’s degree or higher in athletic training
Advanced training or certification in concussion management and dry needling
Certification in Strength and Conditioning (CSCS or similar) and/or sports performance
Knowledge of NCAA and SAC standards for medical care for collegiate student-athletes