Athletic Trainer - NCAA Division 1 Athletics

Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: ATC Training Room 2 Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY Provides services to intercollegiate athletes who have impairments, functional limitations or changes in physical function and health status as a result of injury, illness or other causes, with some guidance. Actively collaborates with the health care/educational team. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine services. . Launch Your Athletic Training Career with Vanderbilt Athletics Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Sports Medicine is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support NCAA Division I student-athletes competing in one of the nation's premier collegiate athletic environments. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced Sports Medicine physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning professionals, coaches, and other healthcare experts dedicated to the health, safety, and performance of Vanderbilt student-athletes. Whether you are a recent graduate entering the profession or an experienced Athletic Trainer looking to advance your career in collegiate athletics, this role provides valuable hands-on experience within a nationally recognized Sports Medicine program. Potential Sport Assignments Athletic Trainers in this role may support: Women's Soccer Lacrosse Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Cross Country / Track & Field Baseball Other athletic programs as assigned Sport assignments are determined based on departmental needs and opportunities for professional development. What You'll Do Provide athletic training services for NCAA Division I student-athletes. Evaluate and manage athletic injuries and medical conditions. Develop and implement injury prevention programs. Assist with rehabilitation planning and return-to-play progression. Provide coverage for practices, competitions, and special events. Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain timely and accurate athlete documentation and communication. Promote athlete health, wellness, and safety. Qualifications Required Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Athletic Training program. BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, or certification pending for upcoming graduates. Eligible for Tennessee Athletic Trainer licensure. Preferred Experience working with athletes through clinical rotations, internships, graduate assistantships, fellowships, or employment. Interest in collegiate athletics and Sports Medicine. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced athletic environment. Why Vanderbilt Sports Medicine? Work directly with NCAA Division I student-athletes. Gain experience in a highly competitive collegiate athletics environment. Collaborate with nationally recognized Sports Medicine physicians and healthcare professionals. Develop expertise in injury prevention, orthopedic evaluation, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decision-making. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on athlete health, safety, and performance. Build valuable experience for future careers in collegiate athletics, professional sports, Sports Medicine, and performance healthcare. Apply Today If you are passionate about Sports Medicine and helping athletes perform at their highest level, we encourage you to apply and become part of Vanderbilt's commitment to excellence in collegiate athletics. *Term position is a staff position that exists for a period longer than six months but is not expected to last beyond one year. Although a position may exist for a specified or indefinite period, staff who accept term positions are not guaranteed employment for the entire period; they are employed for indefinite periods within the limit of the appointment. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends. 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. 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. Helps with coordinating and implementing care delivery. Unit Summary: We are ranked among the top orthopedics programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked the #1 adult hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville. Our orthopedic specialists are national leaders in research and innovative treatments. Our athletic trainers work closely with our physicians to ensure athletes receive the care needed to safely return to play. Our athletic trainers continue to expand their expertise through ongoing education and participation in sports medicine organizations. As part of an academic medical center, our athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians are advancing the latest research to improve orthopedic treatments. We are national leaders in researching innovation in shoulder instability (dislocation) and rotator cuff injury treatment as well as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) treatment. Position Shift: Based on the day, week and sports season Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited athletic training program or equivalent. and Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR): Licensed Athletic Trainer Required BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Required Additional Qualification Information: Intercollegiate experience (Preferred) 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. It is a place where your diversity — of culture, thinking, learning and leading — 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. VUMC Recent Accomplishments Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments: ·      US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children’s Hospital