Athletic Trainer

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Assess injuries and manage comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.

• Develop conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs.
• Design and implement comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.
• Evaluate and manage injuries.
• Maintain medical documentation on each athlete and act as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.
• Prepare athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.