Athletic Trainer- 50% Hockey, 50% Physician Practice- Department Of Orthopedics And Rehabilitation

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 at the University of Iowa Health Care is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide direct patient care in two different settings, including the physician practice and community outreach settings. For approximately 6 months of the year, this position will support a local professional hockey team, including home and away contests, practices, and travel. For the remaining months of the year, this position will support the physician practice clinic setting. This 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.

Physician Practice responsibilities to include, but 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.

• Assist physician in procedures as needed including preparing materials for pre- and post-injections and sutures, and preparation of patients' 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.

• Knowledge of health care policies for all clinical practices and applicable laws and regulations governing proper clinical practice; ability to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations.

• May serve as a preceptor for the University of Iowa Athletic Training Residency Program.

Hockey Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Evaluation and management of musculoskeletal injuries, concussion, and other injury/illness common to the physically active population.

• Provide practice/competition surveillance, injury recognition and evaluation, initial first aid treatment, injury management and patient education, preventive taping, and padding

• Provide referral for medical care as deemed necessary, establish treatment, or return to participation plans, communicate care with health care team, patient/participant, family, coaches, and staff.

• Establish administrative procedures to provide emergency plans, risk management, equipment and supply inventory, and documentation of services.

• Provide a specialized level of clinical/technical service for care coordination and/or health professions education. Maintain and update equipment and supplies used in providing specialty care or services.

• Communicate detailed medical information and health education to a variety of audiences.

• Collaborate with others on the health care team related to clinical/technical specification to assure safe and effective delivery of care.

• Follow/apply policies/documentation requirements. Participate in Quality Assurance. Report variances and work to address them.

• Knowledge of the relevance of health information and appropriate documentation methods; ability to record medical histories, symptoms, vital signs, medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, tests, and medical results in written or electronic format.

Percent of Time: 100%

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position with 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 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

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant, related experience

• Board Certified Athletic Trainer

• Iowa Athletic Trainer license upon commencement

• CPR/BLS certification

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired qualifications:

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field if professional degree was BS or BA

• Clinical experience in the physician practice setting

• Clinical experience working within the sport of ice hockey

• 3 to 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.

• 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.

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