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Physician Practice Athletic Trainer- Orthopedics (UI Sports Medicine Clinic)

The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at UI Health Care is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care in the physician practice setting at the University of Iowa Health Care Sports Medicine Clinic. The position will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and provide direct assistance to other medical providers such as physicians, physical therapists, and registered nurses in providing direct patient care for our patients. This position may need to cover at Medical Center North Liberty on rare occasions.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform initial patient assessment including medical history and physical examination.
2. Present patient to supervising provider including history, physical exam, pertinent test results, and working diagnosis.
3. Collaborate with attending provider to determine appropriate treatment plan, communicate with patient, and provide further home exercise/rehabilitation instruction as needed.
4. Collaborate with attending provider to apply or remove splints/casts/braces and fit crutches; provide product education.
5. Remove sutures and provide appropriate wound care and dressing changes.
6. Perform patient care related to cardiac monitoring (acquiring 12-lead EKGs), vital signs, specimens (i.e. blood, urine or sputum) and properly packaging and sending to specimen control.
7. Document clinic patient visit according to documentation policies. Collect data and transcribe in the electronic medical record for LIP with appropriate cosign.
8. Develop and distribute ongoing patient centered educational information including exercise instruction, gait training, wound care and concussion management per the treating provider.
9. Coordinate internal and external patient medical records and imaging prior to appointments to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency.
10. Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families and staff.
11. Communicate via compliant phone/electronic means to enhance continuity of care, and perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing information to other departments.
12. Provide guidance to the patient as per the physician's instructions for safe and effective care.
13. May serve as a preceptor for the University of Iowa Athletic Training Residency Program.

Location: This position will be located at the UI Sports Medicine Clinic. On-site employee parking permits are available.

Percent of Time: 100%

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position with a fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Required Qualifications:

1. Professional degree in Athletic Training
2. 1 year of relevant, related experience as an Athletic Trainer
3. Board Certified Athletic Trainer
4. Iowa Athletic Trainer License, or license eligible
5. Working knowledge of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience working in the physician practice setting
2. Master’s degree in athletic training or related field if professional degree was BS or BA
3. Completion of an Athletic Training Residency Program
4. 3-5 years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. PDF preferred.

1. Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Contact Information:

• Contact Name: Kate Sharp

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.