The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at UI Health Care is seeking a full-time Athletic Training Supervisor to supervise Physician Practice ATs and to provide direct patient care in 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 direct patient care for our patients. Duties include:

CLINICAL ACTIVITIES:

• 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
• 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
  The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is a 469,000 square foot facility that 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.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and Master’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience as an Athletic Trainer.
• Supervisory skills such as managing conflicts, having difficult conversation, and coaching performance
• Sports Medicine and Orthopedics experience and knowledge. Board Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience.
• Completion of an Athletic Training Residency Program. 3-5 years of experience as certified Athletic Trainer.
• Experience working in a clinical setting.
• OTC certification.

Please refer the Job description for details