Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sports Medicine is looking for a fellowship for Spring 2021. This is an excellent opportunity that will allow the successful candidate to expand their academic knowledge by gaining hands-on experience while under the guidance of five full-time staff athletic trainers.

Position Summary

Fellows will be assigned primary sport coverage of one (1) sports team per semester, while also assisting with other teams. Fellows will assist with the daily maintenance and operations of the athletic training room, attend training room doctor rounds as well as other physician visits, learn the fundamentals of insurance, work and communicate with coaches and strength & conditioning staff, and attend educational in-services.

Other educational opportunities provided are shadowing in a physical therapy clinic, surgery observation, attending chiropractic appointments, sports nutritionist, and other industry-related in-services.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include graduation from a CAATE accredited athletic training program, and BOC certified or eligible. Florida licensing will be provided if applicable. Professional liability insurance will also be provided.

Benefits

This Sports Medicine Fellowship at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is non-salary; however, interns will be compensated at a rate of $1,450 per month to offset their living expenses. In addition, this internship provides a University meal plan. The internship will end in mid to late May after completing the post-season. Housing and health insurance are not included.

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is a private university focused on aviation and aerospace programs with its main campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is the largest accredited university system specializing in aviation and aerospace. It has numerous online programs and academic programs offered at satellite locations.