Athletic Trainer Clinical/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a clinical athletic trainer to provide daily coverage for Sports Medicine physician clinics, including rooming patients, following up on appointments, educating patients, and creating home exercise programs.

The successful candidate will also handle patient calls regarding pre- and post-operative care, prescription refills and prior authorizations, and will collaborate with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Must hold Athletic Trainer Certification.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily coverage of Sports Medicine clinics.
• Educate patients and develop home exercise programs.
• Manage patient calls related to pre- and post-operative care, prescription refills and prior authorizations.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists and other healthcare providers.

Skills

Athletic Trainer Certification

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Summary

UK Healthcare is currently seeking a clinical athletic trainer to be responsible for the daily coverage of Sports Medicine physician clinics. 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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/01/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years
• * Are you currently certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and licensed in the state of Kentucky, or eligible to obtain this licensure by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No