Cert Athletic Trainer

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood invites qualified athletic trainers to join our Sports Medicine & Athletic Training team. The role delivers comprehensive medical coverage, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of injuries within outreach programs.

Requires master's degree in athletic training, BOC certification, licensure eligibility in Kentucky, and CPR/BLS. This exempt, full-time position offers 40 hours weekly and collaboration with physicians, coaches, and school staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• BOC certification is required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of work.
• BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training services in outreach programs.
• Deliver prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of injuries.
• Coordinate post-injury care, referrals, and return-to-play protocols.
• Document care plans and communicate with athletes, parents, coaches, physicians and schools.
• Support concussion management, pre-participation physicals, and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Injury prevention

Diagnosis & treatment

Return-to-play protocols

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Master’s degree in athletic training

BOC certification

Licensure eligible in KY

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

Job Type:

Regular

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.

Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• - Retirement savings with employer match
• - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Athletic Trainer for our Sports Medicine & Athletic Training department located within the Edgewood hospital/OP.

Job Description:

This position provides athletic training services within assigned outreach programs, delivering comprehensive medical coverage focused on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and management of athletic injuries and illnesses. Responsibilities include coordinating appropriate post-injury care, managing referrals and return-to-play protocols, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication of care plans. The Athletic Trainer collaborates closely with athletes, parents, coaches, physicians, school administrators, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes. Additional duties include assessing and implementing bracing, taping, and equipment needs, participating in staff education and performance improvement initiatives, and supporting sports medicine programs through concussion management, pre-participation physicals, research projects, physician extender activities, and other outreach initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field (effective 2023 new graduate requirement)
• (if hired before 2023) Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field
• National certification from Board of Certification (BOC) – National Athletic Trainers Association
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where work is being performed. *Must obtain Regular/Unrestricted License in the state where work is being performed within 6 months of employment
• BLS/CPR Certification

Specialized Knowledge:

• Expertise in prevention, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal injuries
• Broad range of injury management including both musculoskeletal, concussion, and emergency care
• Knowledge of Athletic Training regulatory issues

Kind and Length of Experience:

• None required

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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• Ref. Number: JR313484
• Job Category: Allied Health
• Job Type: Orthopaedics
• Department: Edgewood Sports Medicine Athletic Training Outreach
• Shift: Split 1/2
• Hours: 40 hours