Athletic Trainer Clinical/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a clinical athletic trainer for the Spine Surgery program in Lexington, KY. The role involves patient rooming, follow-up, education, and home exercise program administration, contributing to pre/post-operative care.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively with physicians and therapists, manage patient calls, and support clinical operations. Bachelor’s degree and Athletic Trainer Certification are required; Master’s degree preferred to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced practice.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and scheduling follow ups.
• Patient education and home exercise program instruction.
• Manage pre- and post-operative patient calls and questions.
• Coordinate care with physicians and therapists.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

EPIC

Job description

Working Title Athletic Trainer Clinical - GS Spine Surgery

Department Name

Department Name MG100: Physician Based Clinics

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 09

Salary Range

Salary Range $43,680-71,323/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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. 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 09/07/2026

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, up through 2 years
  • More than 2, 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

Required Documents

• Resume