Cert Athletic Trainer

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, KY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Master’s degree in athletic training or related field (effective 2023 new graduate requirement) (if hired before 2023) OR 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
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

Responsibilities

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.
Coordinates appropriate post-injury care, manages referrals and return-to-play protocols, and ensures accurate documentation and communication of care plans.
Collaborates closely with athletes, parents, coaches, physicians, school administrators, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
Assesses and implements bracing, taping, and equipment needs.
Participates in staff education and performance improvement initiatives.
Supports sports medicine programs through concussion management, pre-participation physicals, research projects, physician extender activities, and other outreach initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.