Performance Medicine Therapist / Assistant Athletic Trainer, Phoenix Suns

Performance Medicine Therapist / Assistant Athletic Trainer, Phoenix Suns Job Description As Performance Medicine Therapist / Assistant Athletic Trainer your work is critical to supporting the maximization of our players physical health and availability by leading injury management pathways, return to basketball and illness prevention strategies. Working with a multi-disciplinary staff, you will create, participate, and support processes and systems that encourage physical health and challenge player potential. Key Responsibilities Support Senior Director of Performance Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer with the implementation and management of the Performance Medicine program in coordination with the wider Phoenix Suns’ Human Performance Team. Support Performance Therapies Lead in the provision of prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for various injuries, ensuring a cohesive approach to athlete care. Perform athletic training services such as preventative treatment, taping, bandaging, and acute injury/illness care for athletes during training and games. Assist Suns Head Athletic Trainer in preparing the team for practice and games. Support the coordination of all medical/physical evaluations, including managing external medical staff and ensuring compliance with league requirements. Maintain and ensure the accuracy of medical records in the team’s EMR, including injury tracking, treatment notes, and health assessments. Oversee inventory management for medical supplies and equipment, ensuring the training room is stocked and operational. Be a proactive and energetic member of the Performance Medicine staff, promoting a positive and professional training room environment. Travel with the team, providing sideline care and support during games and practices. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Performance Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer or team management. Engage in continuous professional development, keeping abreast of the latest trends and best practices in sports medicine and athletic training. Key Lines of Communication Senior Director of Performance Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer Vice President of Human Performance Key Performance Indicators Player availability % for practice and games (individual and collective) Number of re-injuries, and man days lost to preventable injuries Process based KPIs to be added What You’ll Bring Curiously Minded Leader – Committed and demonstratable lifelong learner Communicate Effectively with Intent and Intellect – Can communicate to ensure there is no confusion from any parties. Communicates quickly with intent and clarity. Thrives in Adversity – Able to manage communication in “chaos” and agile in approach to meet problems with solutions Connects with all Groups – Ability to speak a common performance focused language with Coaches, Front Office, and Players. Sense of Team – Shows themselves to be a great teammate and encourages to act with “we” not “me” mentality. Staff Developer - builds relationships through investing in the Performance Team on both personal and professionals’ skills level Communicated and Implements a Philosophy – Capable of communicating and explaining their personal philosophy, expected standards, and the path forward for the Human Performance Team. The Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Player 15 Group