Josiah Mercer Pt, Dpt, Lat, Msat, Ope-C Email and Phone Number

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

- 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

- 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/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

- 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

- 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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.