Athletic Trainer, PRN

EXPIRED

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer, PRN within the Athletics Department is responsible for assisting with athletics camps and other duties within the department as needed.

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer, PRN within the Athletics Department is responsible for assisting with athletics camps and other duties within the department as needed.

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest values on integrity, character, sportsmanship and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. The university fields 17 varsity teams, 15 of which compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completes assessments using the appropriate testing methods and equipment for the patient/athlete, diagnosis and reason for referral as needed
• Provides education/consultation to patient/athlete, family, team and community
• Formulates functional treatment plan to address deficits and patient/athlete and family areas of concern
• Formulates functional treatment plan and provides rehabilitation interventions for identified objectives/goals for return to play
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 12 months of directly related experience is necessary
• Licensed Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers Association Certification
• Athletic Training: Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate athletic training in practical applications of moderate difficulty
• Sports Medicine: Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate sports medicine in practical applications of moderate difficulty

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.