Athletic Trainer Clinical/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Healthcare in Lexington, KY is seeking a clinical athletic trainer to cover daily Sports Medicine clinics, manage patient care, provide education, and coordinate home exercise programs. The role includes handling calls about pre/post-operative care, refills, and authorizations. Strong communication with physicians, therapists and staff is essential.

BA required; Athletic Trainer Certification is mandatory; Master’s degree preferred. This is a full-time staff position with standard day shift.

Qualifications

• BA required
• Athletic Trainer Certification required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 0 yrs related experience

Responsibilities

• Daily coverage of Sports Medicine physician clinics
• Rooming patients and appointment follow-up
• Provide patient education and home exercise programs
• Handle patient calls about pre/post-operative care, refills and prior authorizations
• Communicate with physicians, patients, therapists and other healthcare providers

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Arts/BA

Athletic Trainer Certification

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Athletic Trainer Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55725

Working Title Athletic Trainer Clinical - Turfland Sports Med

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

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

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 Day Shift. Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm.

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

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree preferred.

Deadline to Apply

09/22/2026

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