Athletic Trainer Clinical/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY seeks a clinical athletic trainer for the Spine Surgery clinic. Responsibilities include rooming patients, following up on appointments, educating patients, and creating home exercise programs.

The role also manages patient calls about pre- and post-operative care, refills, and prior authorizations, requiring effective communication with physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Required Education: BA.
• Required Related Experience: 0 yrs.
• Licensed/Registered: Athletic Trainer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist with appointment follow-up.
• Provide patient education and administer home exercise programs.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care questions and guidance.
• Handle prescription refills and prior authorizations; respond to patient inquiries.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare staff.

Education

BA

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title: Athletic Trainer Clinical/UKHC
• Working Title: Athletic Trainer Clinical - GS Spine Surgery
• Department Name: MG100: Physician Based Clinics
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 09
• Salary Range: $43,680-71,323/year
• Type of Position: Staff
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Required Education: BA
• Required Related Experience: 0 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Athletic Trainer Certification
• Physical Requirements: Repetitive motion. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. May require some holidays. Other days/times determined by department needs and urgent situations.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/Experience: Master's Degree preferred.
• Deadline to Apply: 09/29/2026

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is currently seeking a clinical athletic trainer. Duties include: rooming patients, appointment follow up, patient education, home exercise programs, and other duties as assigned.

This position is also responsible for managing patient calls into clinic pertaining to pre- and post-operative care, prescription refills and prior authorizations, and general patient care questions. The successful candidate must communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, patients, physical therapist and other healthcare providers.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EPIC

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