Athletic Trainer - Intercollegiate (Term Position)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Sports Medicine is seeking an entry-level Intercollegiate Athletic Trainer to support NCAA Division I student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play services. This position is ideal for a recent Athletic Training graduate or an Athletic Trainer with less than one year of experience who is looking to build experience in a Division I collegiate sports environment while working alongside experienced Sports Medicine professionals. Athletic Trainers in this role collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, strength and conditioning staff, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care to Vanderbilt student-athletes. Assignments may include Women's Soccer, Lacrosse, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Cross Country / Track & Field, Baseball, and other sports as determined by departmental need. Sport assignments are made based on program needs and staff development opportunities. This is a 10-month term position intended to provide valuable Division I collegiate sports medicine experience. The position is designed for Athletic Trainers who are early in their careers and seeking professional development in a high-level sports medicine environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Athletic Training program.
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (or certification pending for recent graduates).
Eligible for Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure.
Licensed Athletic Trainer Required
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Required
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited athletic training program or equivalent.
Less than 1 year relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Intercollegiate athletic training experience through clinical rotations, internships, graduate assistantships, or employment.
Less than one year of professional Athletic Training experience.
Intercollegiate experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist in providing athletic training and sports medicine services for Division I student-athletes.
Evaluate, treat, and help manage athletic injuries and medical conditions under departmental guidelines.
Support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return-to-play activities.
Collaborate with physicians, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Provide practice, competition, and event coverage as assigned.
Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding athlete care.
Promote athlete health, safety, and wellness.
Collaborates in establishing athletic training and sports medicine services, plan of care; then coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient/athlete care needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's/athlete's care and management to determine patient/athlete functional capabilities within defined activity levels.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
Helps with coordinating and implementing care delivery.