Josiah Mercer SPT, ATS, OPE-C

Student Athletic Trainer at Sherando High School
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(386) 825-5501
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Experience

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Athletic Trainer
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      - Provided taping, first aid, and emergency care for the men's and women's wrestling, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and softball teams during practices and games - Evaluated injuries, provided manual therapy, and developed treatment programs in collaboration with head athletic trainer - Assisted with practice and gameday field setup and cleanup - Organized athletic training equipment and supplies - Provided taping, first aid, and emergency care for the men's and women's wrestling, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and softball teams during practices and games - Evaluated injuries, provided manual therapy, and developed treatment programs in collaboration with head athletic trainer - Assisted with practice and gameday field setup and cleanup - Organized athletic training equipment and supplies

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Student
      • May 2021 - Present

      Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master's in Athletic Training dual student.

    • Student Athletic Trainer
      • Jan 2022 - May 2022

      - Provided taping, first aid, and emergency care for the men's lacrosse team during practices and games- Evaluated injuries, provided manual therapy, and developed treatment programs in collaboration with the head athletic trainer- Assisted with practice and gameday field setup and cleanup- Organized athletic training equipment and supplies

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Athletic Trainer
      • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

      - Provided taping, first aid, and emergency care for the men's and/or women's football, wrestling, basketball, track & field, and volleyball teams during practices and games - Evaluated injuries, provided manual therapy, and developed treatment programs in collaboration with head athletic trainer - Performed as lead role during an emergency C-spine injury requiring EMS transport - Assisted with practice and gameday field setup and cleanup - Organized athletic training equipment and supplies

    • Student Physical Therapist
      • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

      - Evaluated and treated a partial caseload of patients consisting of orthopedic and neurological injuries within the general and athletic population - Documented daily notes and initial evaluations on Athena EMR - Provided physical therapy services following the assess, treat, re-assess clinical approach - Learned multiple clinically applicable evidence-based research techniques through weekly team meeting presentations - Collaborated with four licensed physical therapists - Evaluated and treated a partial caseload of patients consisting of orthopedic and neurological injuries within the general and athletic population - Documented daily notes and initial evaluations on Athena EMR - Provided physical therapy services following the assess, treat, re-assess clinical approach - Learned multiple clinically applicable evidence-based research techniques through weekly team meeting presentations - Collaborated with four licensed physical therapists

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Student Athletic Trainer
      • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

      - Provided taping, first aid, and emergency care for the men's and/or women's football, wrestling, basketball, track & field, and volleyball teams during practices and games - Evaluated injuries, provided manual therapy, and developed treatment programs in collaboration with head athletic trainer - Assisted with practice and gameday field setup and cleanup - Organized athletic training equipment and supplies - Provided taping, first aid, and emergency care for the men's and/or women's football, wrestling, basketball, track & field, and volleyball teams during practices and games - Evaluated injuries, provided manual therapy, and developed treatment programs in collaboration with head athletic trainer - Assisted with practice and gameday field setup and cleanup - Organized athletic training equipment and supplies

    • United States
    • Medical Practices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Social Media, Performance Coach, Physical Therapy Aide
      • Dec 2019 - May 2021

      - Guide patients through their HEP treatment plans, schedule initial evaluations/follow-ups, and ensure all equipment is sanitized accordingly. - Create individualized in-person and virtual performance training programs which focus on individual or group needs, weaknesses, and goals. - Develop digital platforms as part of an omnichannel approach to patient wellness through Taylored Physical Therapy's services, events, and fundraisers on social media platforms. - Guide patients through their HEP treatment plans, schedule initial evaluations/follow-ups, and ensure all equipment is sanitized accordingly. - Create individualized in-person and virtual performance training programs which focus on individual or group needs, weaknesses, and goals. - Develop digital platforms as part of an omnichannel approach to patient wellness through Taylored Physical Therapy's services, events, and fundraisers on social media platforms.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Kinesiology Researcher
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2020

      - Researched if the physically active youth had lower impact loading in comparison to their less active counterparts regarding overuse injuries. It was found that children are more prone to tibial stress fractures due to inexperienced running.- Conducted virtual reality environment simulations to regulate parasympathetic response to compare both virtual and in-person experiences in risk-taking, reaction time, and relaxation. Studies are monitored using an Apple Watch for heart rate, calorie expenditure, and breathing rate.- Experimented using virtual reality fitness technology to enhance a users perception of exercise with high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Utilizing this idea to the general public has the potential to combat childhood obesity due to the increased use of technology.

    • Athletic Department Staff Member
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

      - Provide student oversight in athletic facilities and on-campus sporting events.- Responsible for checking in students into the facility and serving as security for unauthorized personnel.- Highly reliable with service in equipment management, scoreboard and game/shot clock, and ball retrieval.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Phlebotomist, Lab Assistant
      • May 2019 - Oct 2019

      - Performed phlebotomies on patients of all age groups in outpatient, inpatient, therapeutic, and nursing home settings. - Performed patient registrations and ordered laboratory tests in the EMR. - Processed all laboratory specimens and collected specialized tests. - Performed phlebotomies on patients of all age groups in outpatient, inpatient, therapeutic, and nursing home settings. - Performed patient registrations and ordered laboratory tests in the EMR. - Processed all laboratory specimens and collected specialized tests.

Education

  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
    Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    2016 - 2020

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