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Athletic Trainer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition. Sports medicine programs, universities, and professional teams have sponsored Athletic Trainers for permanent residency.
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PRIMARY LOCATION:
JHHS - Med Center NE - ULP - CMG
ADDRESS:
2401 Terra Crossing Blvd
Louisville, KY 40241
SHIFT:
First Shift (United States of America)
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Certified Athletic Trainer, Coordinator of sports performance services functions in three roles:
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As a program director for all Athletic Trainer administered cash pay services across all Frazier outpatient locations. In this role the coordinator determines pricing, programming, equipment needs, staffing needs, and any other components related to cash pay services offered to the public in the Physical Therapy clinics.
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As an athletic trainer in an outpatient rehabilitation setting. In this capacity, the trainer works in conjunction with the physical therapist to assist with patient care and the daily operations of a physical therapy clinic.
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As an athletic trainer providing cash pay services to clients. In this capacity the athletic trainer delivers treatment to cash paying clients. These services include performance enhancement, recovery, and injury screening offerings.
Additionally, the coordinator functions as an extension of the Manager/Director providing leadership for fiscal/budget, personnel, and operational functions as well as day to day operations of all the Athletic Trainers in Physical Therapy clinics.
Essential Functions:
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Under the supervision of a Supervisor/Manager/Director/Physical Therapist, this position will provide services, including:
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Evaluates assigned athletes/patients according to the acceptable practice guidelines and in compliance with department policies and procedures.
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Assists the therapist in implementing competent treatment and intervention and provides regular re-assessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize athletes/patient’s potential for functional independence, all in accordance with applicable practice guidelines and department policies and procedures.
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Completes required documentation and maintains pertinent record of assigned athletes/patients to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Assesses clients/athletes and develops appropriate plan for screening, recovery, readiness for return to sport, and/or performance enhancement for each individual.
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Communicates with athletes/patients, physicians, physical therapists, and coaches effectively and accurately to ensure excellent care and case management.
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Manages all cash pay services operations across our outpatient network including fiscally/budgets, personnel, and operations in a manner that ensures the highest quality of services and according to organization and department policies and procedures.
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Recognizes the need to and appropriately refers athletes to other disciplines and agencies.
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Orients new personnel in accordance with departmental standards.
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Orders supplies in a timely manner to prevent delays of service.
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Assists athletes/patients to minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
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Completes performance appraisals of all athletic trainers under their supervision.
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Ensures quality cash pay products and services across the system via:
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Checking documentation and programming at all clinics periodically
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Constantly evaluating our competition’s products and pricing to assure we are competitive
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Staying up to date on new products and technologies that are available and pertinent for areas of their prevue.
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Develops marketing strategies and carries them out with help of their team.
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Assess risk of injury, perform ergonomic evaluation and coaching, self-care implementation, and overall wellness promotion.
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Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
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Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
Shift Length (in hours): 8-10 hours daily
Shifts/Week: 5
Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes Often n/a (exempt position)
ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Education:
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Minimal education requirements – Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related field from an accredited college/university.
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Masters’ degree and/or athletic training residency preferred.
Experience:
- Required experience varies based on practice setting and programmatic needs of the facility.
Licensure:
- Nationally certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Licensed or eligible in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or State of Indiana, as appropriate to the facility.
Certification:
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Athletic Trainer
Verify your BOC certification transfers
PERM petitions for Athletic Trainers require state licensure in the hiring state. Confirm your Board of Certification credentials are recognized before your employer files, since missing a state license can stall the entire labor certification.
Target employers with existing PERM history
University athletic departments, hospital-based sports medicine programs, and professional sports organizations have the legal infrastructure to run a PERM recruitment process. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which employer types have filed for Athletic Trainer roles previously.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring Athletic Trainer jobs
Filter by green card sponsorship history to surface employers who have already navigated PERM for this occupation. Migrate Mate surfaces that data by role, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never sponsored.
Understand the EB-3 prevailing wage requirement
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and worksite location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm the wage level your employer will need to certify.
Request the offer letter before PERM recruitment starts
PERM requires your employer to post the job publicly at the certified wage before filing. Getting a written offer that confirms your title, duties, and wage locks in your position as the intended beneficiary throughout the recruitment period.
Account for PERM's multi-year timeline in your planning
PERM labor certification currently takes over a year at DOL, and the full green card process adds more time before you can adjust status. Structure any temporary work authorization, such as H-1B visa or O-1 visa, to bridge that window without a gap.
Green Card Athletic Trainer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Athletic Trainer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Athletic Trainer positions are filed under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree and professional licensure. EB-2 sponsorship is available if the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position demands graduate-level specialized knowledge. Your employer's PERM petition specifies which category applies based on the job requirements they define.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Athletic Trainers?
H-1B is a temporary visa requiring annual cap registration and a lottery, and it must be renewed while you remain employed. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone currently takes over a year at DOL, making it a longer but permanent solution compared to H-1B's faster but temporary authorization.
Which employers typically sponsor Athletic Trainers for a green card?
University athletic departments, hospital-affiliated sports medicine clinics, professional sports franchises, and large multi-site rehabilitation networks are the most common sponsors. These organizations have HR and legal infrastructure to manage the PERM recruitment process. Smaller outpatient clinics can sponsor but may require more time to set up the required DOL compliance steps for the first time.
Where can I find Athletic Trainer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Athletic Trainer roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting positions where PERM is already a known process for the hiring team. This avoids the common situation of progressing through interviews only to learn the employer has never sponsored and isn't willing to start.
What credentials does DOL expect to see in a PERM filing for an Athletic Trainer?
USCIS and DOL both look at whether the minimum requirements in the job description match the actual duties. For Athletic Trainers, standard requirements include a bachelor's degree in athletic training or kinesiology and current BOC certification. Your employer must list the state licensure requirement if the hiring state mandates it, and the prevailing wage must reflect those requirements as confirmed through the OFLC Wage Search.