Athletic Trainer - Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
About The Position
Vanderbilt Orthopaedics is seeking a Clinical Athletic Trainer to support its Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine clinics in Lebanon and Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The role works under the direction of a physician and is an integral member of the clinic patient care team, collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff. The position flexes between both locations and supports providers across multiple orthopedic specialties. The Athletic Trainer helps with patient evaluation and treatment, clinic flow, patient education, office procedures, documentation, and other clinic and clerical responsibilities. The role supports patients recovering from sports injuries, fractures, joint conditions, and orthopedic procedures, and may serve as a cast technician when needed. Structured onboarding and training are provided, typically for 6–12 weeks depending on individual needs. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, on days, typically 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. There are no weekend, holiday, or call requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Athletic Training.
- Board of Certification (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
- Educate patients about risks associated with participation and specific activities using effective communication to help minimize injury and illness.
- Assess patients’ injuries, illnesses, or conditions using accepted procedures and share assessment findings with the supervising physician.
- Administer therapeutic and conditioning exercises to facilitate recovery, function, or performance.
- Educate patients about treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning of injuries, illnesses, or conditions.
- Perform patient intake and obtain and document relevant information before the physician’s examination.
- Assist physicians, as directed, with joint aspirations and injections, wound care, and home exercise instruction.
- Fit and apply durable medical equipment (DME), and apply and remove casts.
- Support concussion management and injury recovery protocols.
- Perform casting, splinting, DME fitting, wound care, injections, and related procedures as appropriate to the role.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and other patient documentation.
- Support clinic flow and perform other clinic duties and clerical responsibilities as needed.
- Perform other tasks within the athletic training scope of practice as directed by the physician.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and clinic staff to deliver patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Vanderbilt benefits beginning Day One.
- Benefits may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
- Structured onboarding and training program lasting 6–12 weeks, based on individual needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
