Athletic Trainer Physician Practice- Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation- North Liberty Campus

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 our North Liberty Campus. The position will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and provide direct assistance to other medical providers such as physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, medical assistants, and registered nurses in providing direct patient care for our patients.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform initial patient assessment including medical history and physical examination.
• Present patient to supervising provider including history, physical exam, pertinent test results, and working diagnosis.
• Collaborate with attending provider to determine appropriate treatment plan, communicate with patient, and provide further home exercise/rehabilitation instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with attending provider to apply or remove splints/casts/braces and fit crutches; provide product education.
• Remove sutures and provide appropriate wound care and dressing changes.
• Performs 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.
• Document clinic patient visits according to documentation policies. Collect data and transcribe in the electronic medical record for LIP with appropriate cosign.
• Develop and distribute ongoing patient centered educational information including exercise instruction, gait training, wound care and concussion management per the treating provider.
• Coordinate internal and external patient medical records and imaging prior to appointments to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency.
• Facilitate the smooth flow of patients through the clinic through interaction with patients, families and staff.
• 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.
• Provide guidance to the patient as per the physician's instructions for safe and effective care.
• May serve as a preceptor for the University of Iowa Athletic Training Residency Program

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility is home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching, and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

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

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Welcoming

We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education.

Excellence

We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.

Collaboration

We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork- guided by compassion- is the best way to work.

Accountability

We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgement occur.

Respect

We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.

Empowerment

We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
• 1 year of relevant, related experience as an Athletic Trainer
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer
• Iowa Athletic Trainer License, or license eligible.
• CPR/BLS certification
• Working knowledge of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field if professional degree was BS or BA
• Experience working in the physician practice setting
• Completion of an Athletic Training Residency Program
• 3-5 years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer
• BCS-O certification

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. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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.

For additional questions, please contact Kate Sharp: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu or 319-678-6950.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clinical/Technical Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4a

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Kate Sharp
• Contact Email: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu