Athletic Trainer PRN

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.
• Develops and implements rehabilitation interventions for identified objectives/goals for return to play.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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