Jaynie Bjornaraa PT, PhD, MPH, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, CSPS

Athletic Trainer & Staff Therapist

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Timeline
About me
Senior Vice President, Rehab Services and Digital Fitness Solutions at American Specialty Health
Education
- San Diego State University
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  Master of Public Health - MPH Health Services Administration
- University of Minnesota
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  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Rehabilitation Science
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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  Master of Science - MS Physical Therapy in combination with the Master's program in Athletic Training/Sportsmedicine
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
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  Bachelor of Science - BS Physical Therapy
Experience
- Institute for Athletic Medicine
  Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
  Athletic Trainer & Staff Therapist
- FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL
  Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
  Staff Therapist
- Apple Valley High School
  Jan 1984 - Jan 1985
  Athletic Trainer
- Vail Sportsmedicine Center
  Jan 1985 - Jan 1986
  Director of Physical Therapy Department
- Fairbanks Sportsmedicine Clinic
  Jan 1985 - Jan 1985
  Staff Therapist
- Coplin Physical Therapy
  Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
  Athletic Trainer & Staff Therapist
- Vail Center for Physical Therapy
  Jan 1987 - Jan 1988
  Staff Therapist
- USA Soccer Team
  Jun 1987 - Sept 1987
  Athletic Trainer
- Institute for Athletic Medicine
  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989
  Athletic Trainer & Staff Therapist
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991
  Superviser of Athletic Training graduate students. Athletic trainer for the Fetzer Gym training room. Athletic trainer for football, cross country, softball, and gymnastics. Instructor for Graduate Cadaver Anatomy and lecturer for Graduate Anatomy.
  - Staff Therapist
    Jan 1990 - Jan 1991
  - Athletic Trainer
    Jan 1989 - Jan 1991
  - Instructor & Lecturer
    Jan 1990 - Jan 1990
- Charland Physical Therapy
  Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
  Director/Therapist South Clinic
- USA Rugby
  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996
  Athletic Trainer of the local area rugby union team games (select side). Athletic Trainer-National Team training and matches vs. France.
  - Athletic Trainer
    Jan 1991 - Jan 1996
  - Athletic Trainer
    Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
- Old Blues Rugby Club
  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994
  Athletic Trainer
  Traveled extensively nationally and internationally for games and tournaments (e.g. Hong Kong 10’s, Japan tour, Malaysian 10’s, Vancouver tour, Club USA Nationals-15’s and 7’s) with high level sponsored rugby club out of San Francisco, CA.
- Institute of Sportsmedicine at St. Mary's Medical Center
  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994
  Director, Therapist, and Athletic Trainer
- Home Health Plus Inc.
  Jan 1992 - Jan 1994
  Home Care Physical Therapist
- Edward Ayub Physical Therapy
  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
  Staff Therapist
- Chula Vista High School
  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
  Athletic Trainer
- Combined Services Rugby
  Jan 1994 - Jan 1994
  Athletic Trainer
- OMBAC Rugby
  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000
  Athletic Trainer
- Various Orthopedic Clinics
  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
  Physical Therapist - Per Diem
- Therapist's Unlimited
  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
  Home Health Care Physical Therapist
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
  Jun 1997 - Jan 1998
  - Quality Management Analyst
    Nov 1997 - Jan 1998
  - Finance Student Intern
    Jun 1997 - Oct 1997
- American Specialty Health
  Jan 1998 - now
  - Senior Vice President, Rehab Services & Digital Fitness Solutions
    Jul 2023 - now
  - Vice President, Rehab Services & Digital Fitness Solutions
    Oct 2020 - Jul 2023
  - Various Roles & Levels
    Jan 1998 - Oct 2020
- UC San Diego Extended Studies
  Jun 1998 - Sept 1998
  Instructor, Quantitative Methods
- San Diego State University
  Jun 1998 - Jan 1999
  - Instructor, Health Data Information Management Program
    Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
  - Research Assistant
    Jun 1998 - Sept 1998
- ProSport Physical Therapy & Performance
  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
  Staff Therapist / Clinical Instructor
- Intrepid Home Health Care Services
  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
  Casual Therapist
- University of Minnesota
  Mar 2005 - Jan 2007
  Spring 2004-2007. Fall 2005-2006. Summer 2004-2006. Fall 2003-2006.
  - Course Coordinator / Teaching Assistant, Therapeutic Procedures
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
  - Laboratory Assistant, Research Design
    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
  - Laboratory Assistant, Anatomy
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
  - Teaching Assistant, Clinical Assessment
    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
  - Preparing Future Faculty Program Completion
    Mar 2005 - May 2005
- St. Catherine University
  Aug 2007 - now
  - Adjunct Professor
    May 2022 - now
  - Tenured Professor
    Aug 2007 - May 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- Minnesota Physical Therapist License
  Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy