Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics

About this role

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center :  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Antioch Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides services to patients and athletes who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness or other causes with occasional guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team which consists of the Director of Sports Medicine, team physicians, Vanderbilt University Medical Center specialists, athletic trainers and physical therapists to meet patient care, outcomes and system treatment, rehabilitation care to athletes using modalities, personnel, equipment and supply resources. . Clinical Athletic Trainer - Orthopedics Vanderbilt Orthopedics | Antioch, TN 4249 Century Farms Terrace, Antioch, TN 37013 Full-Time | Variable Day Schedule (Typically 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

Join Vanderbilt Orthopedics, Tennessee's leading provider of orthopedic care, at our growing Antioch location. As a Clinical Athletic Trainer, you'll work alongside orthopedic physicians in a collaborative outpatient setting, helping care for patients with sports medicine injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, fractures, joint disorders, and post-operative needs.

From competitive athletes to active adults and seniors, you'll support a diverse patient population while playing an important role in delivering an exceptional patient experience. This position is ideal for an Athletic Trainer who enjoys building strong provider relationships, thinking critically in real time, and working in a fast-paced clinical environment where no two days are the same.

What You'll Do • Partner directly with orthopedic physicians to support patient evaluation, treatment, and care coordination.

• Assist with clinical procedures, patient education, and day-to-day orthopedic care activities.

• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless care delivery.

• Support patients across a broad range of orthopedic and sports medicine diagnoses.

• Serve as a patient advocate while helping create an outstanding clinical experience.

• Utilize critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills to support clinic operations and patient care.

Minimum Qualifications • Tennessee Licensed Athletic Trainer (ATC)

• BOC Certification required

• One year of Athletic Training experience required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role? • Comfortable caring for a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and patient populations.

• Able to build trust and rapport with both patients and physicians.

• Confident working independently while collaborating closely with the care team.

• Adaptable, organized, and able to manage competing priorities.

• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, professionalism, and a patient-centered approach to care.

• Thrives in a dynamic outpatient orthopedic setting.

Why Vanderbilt Orthopedics? • Work side-by-side with nationally recognized orthopedic specialists.

• Develop meaningful one-on-one relationships with physicians and care teams.

• Gain exposure to a diverse mix of orthopedic and sports medicine patients.

• Be part of a collaborative environment focused on exceptional outcomes and patient care.

• Work at Vanderbilt Orthopedics' growing Antioch clinic, conveniently located in the Century Farms community.

Why Vanderbilt Health?

Vanderbilt Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to improving lives. Our teams work together to provide world-class care while advancing the future of medicine through research, education, and patient-centered care.

If you're looking for an opportunity to expand your orthopedic clinical experience, work closely with physicians, and make a meaningful impact on patients every day, we'd love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • 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. • Continually utilizes Athletic Training skills and resources to evaluate patient's/athlete's functional capabilities towards optimal, safe participation, and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. • Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. • Patient Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to conduct a patient evaluat

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