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The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be 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 will also 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 opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Athletic Trainer for the physician practice setting. 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 care for our patients at UIHC Hospitals and Clinics.
Duties To Include
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 produce education
Remove sutures and provide appropriate wound care and dressing changes
Assist physician in procedures as needed including preparing medications and materials for pre- and post-injections and sutures, and preparation of patient treatment site
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 and prepare patient medical records and imaging from outside providers prior to appointments to expedite clinic efficiency
Communicate via compliant phone/electronic means with patient, family, and their medical staff to follow up and enhance continuity of care
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
May serve as first or second assist in the operating room, including proper execution of sterile technique and sterile field, patient positioning, patient prepping and draping
May perform suturing, apply post-operative wound dressings and durable medical equipment in the operating room
Percent of Time: 100%
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
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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WelcomingWe 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.ExcellenceWe aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research.Collaboration We encourage collaboration with healthcare 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 are committed to ensuring the UI Health Care is an inclusive environment where individuals from the full spectrum of diversity – which includes identity, backgrounds, cultures, ability, and perspective – feel safe, seen and valued. Equity We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness in research, health care, education, and health.Required Qualifications
Professional degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE accredited program
1-3 years of 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
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 ProcessIn 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: kate-sharp@uiowa.edu or 319-678-6950.
This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
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