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

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer to join their Sports Medicine Clinic. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with medical providers, and ensuring optimal clinic efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in Athletic Training, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment focused on excellence and collaboration in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life and disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience as an Athletic Trainer.
• Board Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Iowa Athletic Trainer License, or license eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Document patient visits and manage clinic flow.
• Provide patient education and support.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in athletic training or related field

Job description

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:

· 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 visit 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.

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

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W elcoming

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.

E xcellence

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

C ollaboration

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.

A ccountability

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

R espect

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

E mpowerment

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

· 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

· Experience working in the physician practice setting

· Master’s degree in athletic training or related field if professional degree was BS or BA

· 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. PDF preferred.

· Resume

· 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.

For additional questions, please contact Kate Sharp: [e-mail] 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: [e-mail]