Provide consultation to SHS providers, athletic trainers, coaches and administrators as appropriate • Know roles of and work effectively with medical providers and experts who provide care and oversee safety and performance for intercollegiate student athletes (including but not limited to physicians, athletic trainers, strength, conditioning, and performance specialists) • Maintain complete medical records on student athletes, including records of pre-participation clearance, care of any illnesses or injuries sustained, results of medical referrals or diagnostic testing, and any follow-up care occurring on or off campus • As the Head Team Physician, serve as a recognized authority to independently direct medical care and make final treatment decisions for student-athletes, including making decisions regarding return to participation, and setting appropriate activity limitations for student athletes returning to partial participation • Participate in providing physician coverage for sports medicine clinics, training room coverage, practices, events, competitions, pre-participation physical, etc., as assigned • In collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer, create and maintain policies and procedures in support of a Sports Medicine Policy and Procedures manual to maintain the highest quality of medical care, minimize risk, and support optimal health and development of student athletes • In collaboration with the Head Athletics Trainer, ensure all emergency action plans are up to date and implemented including EMS coverage • Ensure all required training and education is up to date for athletics personnel in collaboration with Athletics Compliance Staff • Develop and implement improved screening, prevention, and performance enhancement programs • Knowledge of NCAA and conference regulations, travel and sideline coverage and responsibilities as related to the team physician role • Provide medical consultation for drug testing procedures in accordance with approved policies and procedures set forth by regulatory agencies such as the NCAA, CCAA conference, etc • Knowledge and experience with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations & the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.