[Athletic Trainer Resident

　　Posting ID139131

　　DepartmentOrthopaedics and Rehabilitation/Carver College of Medicine

　　JobcodeAthletic Trainer Resident

　　Working TitleAthletic Trainer Resident

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　　The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation is seeking two Athletic Training Residents interested in specialty training in Orthopedics.

　　Description:

　　The CAATE Accredited University of Iowa Athletic Training Residency Program is a 12-month formal educational program that offers structured curricula, including didactic and clinical components in the specialty area of orthopedics. The program builds upon the knowledge and experiences gained from professional entry level education and provides specialty training to advance the competency of athletic trainers and provide contemporary expertise for professional employment in the modern health care environment.

　　Program Mission:

　　The mission of the Athletic Training Residency Program is to produce athletic training clinicians with advanced orthopedic knowledge and skills in a manner that emphasizes professionalism, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and healthcare informatics, thus enabling them to provide patient-centered health care.

　　Additional program information located at http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/orthopedics/atr_program/

　　Position Responsibilities:

　　Athletic Training Residents are required to attend weekly didactic lectures, present evidence-based medicine lectures/case studies to faculty and staff, and complete weekly assignments (Deep dive questions, radiology lectures, personal development discussion and leadership discussions). Residents will be evaluated on rotation specific learning objectives and AT Milestones.

　　Perform initial patient assessment including medical history and physical examinationPresent patient to supervising provider including history, physical exam, pertinent test results, and working diagnosisCollaborate with attending provider to determine appropriate treatment plan, communicate with patient, and provide further home exercise/rehabilitation instruction as neededCollaborate with attending provider to apply or remove splints/casts/braces and fit crutches; provide produce educationRemove sutures and provide appropriate wound care and dressing changesAssist physician in procedures as needed including preparing medications and materials for pre- and post-injections and sutures, and preparation of patient treatment siteDocument clinic patient visit according to documentation policies. Collect data and transcribe in the electronic medical record for LIP with appropriate cosignInteract with orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine primary care physicians, orthopedic physician assistants and sports medicine physical therapists.Assume a functional role in the orthopedic clinical setting and operating room, directly assisting in treating patients under the direction of the supervising physician.Obtain appropriate medical history and execute appropriate physical examination on each patient seen.Demonstrate knowledge and proper execution of sterile technique and sterile field in the operating room.Assist with patient positioning, patient prepping, draping, retracting tissue, and prepared harvested grafts.Actively participate in departmental research and or quality improvement projectsPercent of Time:

　　100% for 12 months (July 2024-June 2025)

　　Salary:

　　$35,000 per year

　　Benefits:

　　Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life, ADandD and LTD Insurance, plus other benefits information for House Staff can be found here:House Staff Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)(https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/house-staff-benefits).

　　*Employee only health insurance wi h dental rates starts as low as $0 per month when you choose UI Select Health Insurance.

　　Vacation and Sick Leave:

　　Ten paid vacation days9 University paid holidaysSick leave granted with supervisor discretion.Required Qualifications:

　　Master's degree is requiredBOC certificationIowa Athletic Trainer License or Athletic Trainer License in state where the applicant currently resides; or license eligible (will be required to obtain State of Iowa Athletic Training License)CPR/AED certificationNPI#Ability to work within a medical team model and promote a positive attitude.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proper use of medical terminologyExcellent organizational skillsKnowledge and skills of obtaining, evaluating, and treating orthopedic conditionsKnowledge of common sports medicine and orthopedic surgical proceduresKnowledge of common post-operative rehabilitation programsAbility to lift 50 lbs.Strong computer-related skills and experience using Microsoft OfficeAbility to exercise independent initiative and judgement are requiredDesirable Qualifications:

　　Experience using EPIC3-5 years of experience as an Athletic TrainerAbout the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

　　University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

　　Our primary and specialty care is provided by experts from all medical specialties, attracting patients from around the world. We offer our care in convenient, comfortable settings, using the most advanced approaches and with the best outcomes as our goal.

　　*The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual w