Clinical Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

VUMC (Vanderbilt University Medical Center)

Nashville, TN, United States
On-site
Patient education on injury prevention
Assessments of injury and illness
Administer 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.
  • The trainer works closely with the supervising physician by assisting in maintaining clinic flow, patient education, and assisting with office procedures.
  • This role plays a critical part in supporting Sports Medicine physicians by ensuring efficient patient flow, delivering high-quality clinical care, and providing exceptional patient education.

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
  • administer therapeutic exercises
  • patient intake and documentation
  • assist physicians with procedures
  • manage concussion protocols
  • cast and splint application

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative sports medicine team
  • team-oriented environment
  • outpatient clinical setting
  • evidence-based practices

Key Requirements

  • Board of Certification (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

Work Rights

Not specified

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