Athletic Trainer KAL at Beacon Health System – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Assesses injuries and manages comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.

Responsibilities:
Develops 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.

Designs and implements comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes.

Evaluates and manages injuries. Maintains medical documentation on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete.

Prepares athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 3 Months
(90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart
Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.