Location: Erie,PA, USA
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the university's comprehensive Sports Medicine Program. Responsibilities include providing sports medicine services for Mercyhurst University student-athletes, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, as well as educational programs for student-athletes; providing athletic-training services for the university's athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices, as well as home and away competitions as necessary; coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals to physicians or other allied health professionals when needed; coordinating and conducting post-injury rehabilitation for athletes; working in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff, as well as coaches to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs; compiling and maintaining injury documentation, as well as statistical records of team injuries for the Athletic Department; coordinating, scheduling, and performing testing with student-athletes to include, but not limited to, drug testing, sickle cell screening, and COVID-19 testing; reviewing and approving student-athlete insurance policies, claims, and medical bills associated with a student-athletes' intercollegiate sports injury; and performing administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training Services. They will also need to have familiarity with NCAA Division I governing rules. Learn more about this opportunity via the Athletic Trainer position summary.
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