College Athletic Trainers' Society

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 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 to meet patient care, outcomes and system treatment, rehabilitation care to athletes using modalities, personnel, equipment and supply resources. Serves as a liaison for VUMC to the University by providing education, awareness and sports medicine services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a staff Athletic Trainer assigned to Football

• 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.

• Assist with professional and administrative services for the successful implementation and development of the program.

• Operate motor vehicles to provide on-site support at various locations.

Please follow the link below if you are interested in applying for this position:

https://vumc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/vumccareers/job/Nashville-TN/Intercollegiate-Athletic-Trainer-Football_R-42679-1