Clinical Athletic Trainer - Sports Medicine

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Organization:

VO Belle Meade

Job Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

Delivers care under the direction of a physician and functions as an integral member of the Orthopaedic Clinic patient care team. The trainer works closely with the supervising physician by assisting in maintaining clinic flow, patient education, and assisting with office procedures. The athletic trainer is also responsible for carrying out other clinic duties and clerical responsibilities as detailed below, supporting clinic operations and delivering high-quality, safe, patient-centered care in collaboration with a supervising physician and the clinical care team.

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Athletic Trainer – Sports Medicine

Full-Time | Monday–Friday Business Hours

Vanderbilt Orthopaedics Nashville West

6606 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209

Join a Collaborative Sports Medicine Team Focused on Excellence in Patient Care!

We are seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our dynamic Sports Medicine team at our Nashville West location. This role plays a critical part in supporting Sports Medicine physicians by ensuring efficient patient flow, delivering high-quality clinical care, and providing exceptional patient education. If you’re passionate about orthopedics, concussion management, and hands-on patient care in an outpatient setting, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Consistent schedule – Monday through Friday business hours

• Team-oriented environment supporting Sports Medicine providers

• Varied, hands-on clinical work including casting, splinting, DME, and concussion protocols

• Opportunity to work closely with physicians and grow within a respected Sports Medicine practice

Key Responsibilities

As an Athletic Trainer, you will provide comprehensive clinical and administrative support to Sports Medicine providers, including:

• Educating patients on injury prevention, risks associated with sports participation, and activity modification using effective communication strategies

• Performing assessments of injury, illness, or conditions and sharing findings with the supervising physician in accordance with accepted clinical protocols

• Administering therapeutic, conditioning, and rehabilitation exercises to promote recovery, function, and performance

• Educating patients on treatment plans, rehabilitation programs, and reconditioning strategies to support safe return to activity

• Completing patient intake, documentation, and clinical preparation prior to physician evaluations

• Assisting physicians with procedures such as joint aspirations/injections, wound care, and home exercise instruction as directed

• Managing concussion protocols and ensuring compliance with established guidelines

• Performing cast and splint application and removal, as well as DME fittings and instruction

• Supporting efficient patient throughput and clinic flow

• Performing additional duties within the athletic training scope of practice as directed by the physician

Technical Capabilities & Core Competencies

Patient Documentation

• Demonstrates advanced understanding of clinical documentation

• Accurately records assessments, treatments, and patient interactions

Patient Evaluation

• Skilled in patient evaluation and clinical assessment

• Applies internal controls and best practices in injury and condition evaluation

Athletic Training Expertise

• Independently delivers athletic training services with minimal supervision

• Applies evidence-based practices in a fast-paced clinical environment

Treatment Implementation

• Provides treat