Athletic Trainer

The Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the director of athletic training services and supervises the care of student-athletes participating in Mercyhurst University's Athletic program and is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within the university's comprehensive Sports Medicine program. Responsibilities include providing athletic training services for Mercyhurst University, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes; 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, scheduling, and, as able, performing testing with student-athletes (to include but not limited to: drug testing and sickle cell screening); coordinating and conducting post injury rehabilitation for athletes; referring injuries to the Student Health Office and interfacing directly with medical personnel in the treatment of student-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; reviewing and approving student-athlete insurance policies, claims, and medical bills associated with a student-athlete's intercollegiate sports injury; as well as performing administrative tasks and other duties as assigned by the director of athletic training services or designee. Learn more about this opportunity via the Athletic Trainer position summary.

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