Athletic Trainer - Return-to-Play & Injury Prevention

University of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employees attending

Professional Development Funding

Paid Kentucky Medical Licensure and B0

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription,

200% employer retirement match

Accrual of vacation days

Accrual of sick days and paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide daily medical coverage and injury prevention for university athletes.

You will collaborate with physicians, coaches, and performance staff to assess injuries, develop rehabilitation plans, and guide return-to-play decisions, while maintaining accurate EMR records and contributing to athlete education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training required.
• NATA BOC certification required.
• KBML licensure or eligibility at time of hire.
• Experience working with collegiate athletes.
• Outreach/field-based AT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medical coverage, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning for university athletes.
• Coordinate with players, coaches, and healthcare professionals to ensure athlete health and safety.
• Manage medical documentation and injury tracking.
• Coordinate with UK HealthCare physicians and rehabilitation specialists for referrals.
• Assist with emergency planning and response protocols at training and match facilities.
• Support event coverage and medical operations for athletic events and teams.

Skills

Injury prevention

Rehabilitation

EMR documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master's degree in Athletic Training or related

NATA BOC Certification

KBML Licensure or eligibility

Experience with collegiate athletes

Tools

EMR systems

Medical documentation software

Job description

The University of Kentucky's UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer to provide daily medical coverage and injury prevention for university athletes.

You will collaborate with physicians, coaches, and performance staff to assess injuries, develop rehabilitation plans, and guide return-to-play decisions, while maintaining accurate EMR records and contributing to athlete education.