Athletic Trainer I

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

• Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to athletes in assigned schools and sports organizations. Collaborates with physicians, coaches, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal athlete care and recovery. Coordinates game and event coverage, including required travel, to support athlete health and performance. Educates coaches, parents, and athletes on sports medicine topics and develops educational materials. Supports clinic operations, manages patient communications, and participates in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Provides clinical assistance throughout the patient cycle, including rooming, checkout, and post-operative visits.
• Develops and delivers patient education materials and instruction, including pre- and post-operative care, home exercise programs, cast care, and crutch gait training.
• Maintains and distributes up-to-date educational materials on sports injuries and prevention, and conducts educational sessions for coaches, staff, parents, and athletes.
• Provides primary injury assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for assigned schools and teams, maintaining communication with physicians, coaches, parents, and medical professionals.
• Supports orthopedic and sports medicine in-office procedures, including ultrasound-guided injections, room and patient preparation, procedure assistance, and application/removal of casts, splints, and braces.
• Performs physician extender duties such as triage, prescription refills, appointment placement, and communication liaison tasks.
• Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing, fitting of athletic equipment, and collects and documents patient health data and vital signs.
• Conducts and submits annual research projects or case studies for professional presentation or publication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Master’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, or a related field is preferred

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in athletic training, sports medicine, or injury prevention and rehabilitation, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Athletic Trainer Certified, Applicable state ATC licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

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• Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

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• Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

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• Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

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• Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

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• Radiation: 1. Never

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• Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

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• Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds. Also involves intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as documentation or treatment); and some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients or equipment; as well as exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, burns, temperature extremes, and occasional loud noises.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

• Department:

KDIP FAC Orthopedics

• Shift:

Flex (United States of America)

• Time Type:

Full time

• Address:

2201 Lexington Avenue

• City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky