Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
About The Position
The Athletic Trainer works under the direction of a physician as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team. The role supports orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff at the Lebanon and Mt. Juliet, Tennessee clinics. The position flexes between locations and supports providers across multiple orthopedic specialties, helping patients recover from sports injuries, fractures, joint conditions, and orthopedic procedures. The Athletic Trainer assists with patient evaluation and treatment, clinic flow, patient education, office procedures, and clinic operations. Duties include patient intake and clinical assessment, documentation, injury education, therapeutic and conditioning exercises, and assistance with casting, splinting, durable medical equipment (DME), wound care, injections, concussion management, and injury recovery protocols. The role maintains accurate electronic medical records, may serve as a cast technician, and performs other clinic and clerical duties within the athletic training scope of practice as directed by a physician. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday day position, typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements. Vanderbilt provides a structured onboarding and training program lasting 6–12 weeks based on individual needs. The role offers collaboration with orthopedic and sports medicine professionals and exposure to multiple orthopedic subspecialties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Athletic Training; the position qualifications also list a bachelor’s degree.
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
- Tennessee Athletic Trainer license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Strong patient-focused communication and interpersonal skills.
- One year of relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical athletic training or orthopaedic clinic experience.
- Casting and splinting experience.
- Cast technician experience.
- Experience with multiple orthopedic subspecialties.
- Sports medicine experience.
- Durable medical equipment (DME) and concussion management experience.
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with orthopedic physicians to support patient evaluation and treatment.
- Perform patient intake and clinical assessments, and document relevant information before physician examinations.
- Assess patients’ injuries, illnesses, or conditions using accepted procedures and share findings with the supervising physician.
- Educate patients about risks associated with participation and specific activities to help minimize injury and illness.
- Educate patients about injuries, treatment plans, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and recovery expectations using appropriate methods and materials.
- Administer therapeutic and conditioning exercises to facilitate recovery, function, or performance.
- Assist physicians, as directed, with joint aspirations and injections, wound care, and home exercise instruction.
- Fit and apply durable medical equipment (DME), casts, and splints, and remove casts as needed.
- Support concussion management and injury recovery protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and clinic staff to deliver patient care.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
- Serve as a cast technician when needed.
- Perform other tasks within the athletic training scope of practice as directed by the physician, along with other clinic and clerical duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Vanderbilt benefits beginning Day One.
- Benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
- Structured onboarding and training program lasting 6–12 weeks based on individual needs.
- No weekends, holidays, or call requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
