Role Snapshot
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine seeks an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive medical coverage, injury prevention, and rehabilitation support for university athletes. The role focuses on athlete health and safety while serving as a key liaison between athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities: Daily medical coverage, injury assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning for university athletes; managing medical documentation, coordinating with physicians and specialists, and assisting with emergency response protocols at training and competition venues.
Skills & Tools: Strong communication, adaptability, and relationship-building abilities; clinical expertise in injury assessment and rehabilitation; ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field with ATC (Athletic Trainer Certification) and state licensure required; experience providing sports medicine coverage at the collegiate level preferred.
Location: In-Person
Compensation: $45K–$65K/yr (estimated)
Job Description
UK HealthCare Sports Medicine is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Athletic Trainer. Your primary focus will be the daily medical coverage, injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play planning for athletes within the university's athletics system. You'll act as a liaison between players, coaches, and healthcare professionals to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of athletes.
Additional duties include: Managing medical documentation and injury tracking. Coordinating with UK HealthCare's physicians and rehabilitation specialists for athlete referrals. Assisting with emergency planning and response protocols at training and match facilities. Promoting education and awareness regarding injury prevention and performance optimization. Supporting event coverage and medical operations for events and teams as needed. We are looking for a candidate who excels in communication, adaptability, and relationship-building, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and evolving sports environment.
Benefits: Tuition waiver for employees attending the University of Kentucky, up to $5,250 per year. Access to Professional Development Funding for continuing education and certifications. Paid Kentucky Medical Licensure and BOC Certificate Maintenance Fees. Comprehensive employee insurance benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug coverage, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 200% employer match on retirement contributions. Accrual of 10-15 vacation days per year, increasing with years of service. Accrual of 12 sick days per year. Accrual of 13 paid holidays annually.
Additional duties include: Managing medical documentation and injury tracking. Coordinating with UK HealthCare's physicians and rehabilitation specialists for athlete referrals. Assisting with emergency planning and response protocols at training and match facilities. Promoting education and awareness regarding injury prevention and performance optimization. Supporting event coverage and medical operations for events and teams as needed. We are looking for a candidate who excels in communication, adaptability, and relationship-building, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and evolving sports environment.
Benefits: Tuition waiver for employees attending the University of Kentucky, up to $5,250 per year. Access to Professional Development Funding for continuing education and certifications. Paid Kentucky Medical Licensure and BOC Certificate Maintenance Fees. Comprehensive employee insurance benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug coverage, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 200% employer match on retirement contributions. Accrual of 10-15 vacation days per year, increasing with years of service. Accrual of 12 sick days per year. Accrual of 13 paid holidays annually.