Clinical Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN, United States
On-site
Patient education on injury prevention
Assessments of injury and illness
Administering therapeutic exercises
Delivers care under the direction of a physician and functions as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team

Job Summary

  • Delivers care under the direction of a physician and functions as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team.
  • Educating patients on injury prevention, risks associated with sports participation, and activity modification using effective communication strategies.
  • This position is based in a busy outpatient Sports Medicine clinic supporting physicians who care for athletes of all levels—from recreational to competitive.

Matching Summary

Delivers care under the direction of a physician and functions as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • patient education on injury prevention
  • assessments of injury and illness
  • administering therapeutic exercises
  • patient intake and documentation
  • assisting physicians with procedures
  • managing concussion protocols
  • cast and splint application and removal

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative team environment
  • evidence-based practices
  • patient-centered care

Key Requirements

  • BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Current Tennessee Athletic Trainer License (or eligible)
  • Minimum of 2 years of Athletic Trainer experience
  • Experience with casting, splinting, concussion management, and DME

Work Rights

Not specified

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