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- Joy. We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.
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- Integrity. We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.
- Competitiveness. We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.
Position Summary
The Washington Nationals are seeking a Minor League Medical Coordinator to lead the organization’s Minor League medical operations, staff development, and implementation of player health standards across all affiliates and West Palm Beach complex.
This role will establish consistent processes for injury evaluation, treatment, testing, rehabilitation, and communication. The Coordinator will work closely with physicians, Major League Medical, Rehabilitation, Physical Development, and skill staff to integrate medical care into each player’s development plan.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative leader who uses clinical judgment and objective information to improve player availability, strengthen staff execution, and help injured players return at or above their pre-injury performance level.
This position will be based at our complex in West Palm Beach, FL.
Primary Responsibilities
Medical Leadership & Staff Development
- Lead and develop the Assistant Medical Coordinator, Complex Coordinator, Minor League Physical Therapists, and affiliate athletic trainers.
- Implement consistent organizational standards for assessments, treatment, arm care, documentation, and return-to-performance processes.
- Evaluate staff performance and lead onboarding, continuing education, and regular feedback to improve clinical skills and execution.
- Partner with Player Health leadership and Major League Medical to maintain alignment across levels and identify opportunities to improve care.
Player Health & Return to Performance
- Oversee Minor League medical care in collaboration with team physicians, affiliate medical staff, and rehabilitation personnel.
- Direct the collection and application of objective testing, clinical findings, and player feedback to guide care, monitor progress, and identify concerns.
- Partner with Rehabilitation, Physical Development, and skill staff to establish individualized return-to-performance plans with clear responsibilities and progression criteria.
- Ensure medical findings and restrictions inform throwing, hitting, running, lifting, and other player activities.
- Coordinate continuity of care as players move between affiliates, West Palm Beach, the Major League club, and offseason training environments.
Communication & Medical Operations
- Ensure timely communication of new injuries, changes in player status, availability, and rehabilitation progress to appropriate staff and leadership.
- Maintain a current Minor League injury report and consistent communication with Major League Medical regarding all 40-man roster players.
- Oversee accurate, complete medical documentation in the MLB electronic medical record system and related department files.
- Coordinate player and staff physicals, required testing, physician appointments, and medical authorizations.
- Partner with Workers’ Compensation personnel to monitor medical spending and support appropriate, efficient care.
- Review medical histories and coordinate physician input to support player acquisitions when requested.
Qualifications
- BOC-certified athletic trainer with eligibility for applicable licensure in Florida and the District of Columbia.
- Experience providing medical care in professional baseball or a comparable high-performance environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff, develop clinicians, and implement consistent processes across multiple locations.
- Experience applying objective assessments and clinical findings to treatment and return-to-performance decisions.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Benefits
The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) and pension plan
- Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
- Employee discounts
- Free onsite fitness center
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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