Office Staff

Jill

Jill is proud to be a radiologic technologist for all providers in the office. She joined Cedar Valley Orthopedics in 2012. Jill graduated from both the University of Northern Iowa with her Bachelor's Degree, and Covenant School of Radiology. She and her husband adore their two children, along with their Olde English Bulldog. She loves her family and spending time with them on vacation and attending St. Louis Cardinals games. Jill sponsors a teenager in the Dominican Republic to help him get through school. She loves helping out in the kid zone at church. Her favorite sports teams are the St. Louis Cardinals, Iowa Hawkeyes, and UNI Football. Some things Jill enjoys are Crossfit, playing golf and going on walks with her family. She’s also a big fan of fountain Diet Coke.

Austin

Austin has been with Cedar Valley Orthopedics since 2020. Austin began his career in the physical therapy department, and as athletic trainer for Waterloo schools. He is a 2019 graduate from UNI with his Bachelor's in Athletic Training. He serves the role of physician extender, primarily for Dr. Bartelt and Stephanie. Some of his duties include casting and splinting, brace fittings, and scribing, among many other tasks. He currently resides in Grundy Center with his beautiful wife, Brianna and dog, Mya. In his free time, Austin enjoys watching sports and outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. His favorite sports teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Cubs, and Milwaukee Bucks. 

Sara

Sara joined the Cedar Valley Orthopedic team in 2021, after more than 10 years as a surgical technologist in the operating room. Sara lives on an acreage with her husband and daughter, with the hope of many more children to come! Sara enjoys farming and gardening. Her office duties include rooming and coordination of patients during Dr. Bartelt and Stephanie's clinic. She also assists with in-office procedures, splinting and casting. 

Sarah

Sarah joined Cedar Valley Orthopedics in 2004. Sarah graduated from Waterloo East High School and later went on to receive her CCMA certification. She has two children and one dog. Sarah volunteers at her childrens' music and sports events. Her duties include scheduling surgeries, injections, high-tech radiology, obtaining prior authorizations from insurance and workers' compensation companies, referral coordinator, and manage calendars for the providers. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching sports, playing cards, reading, walking, attending concerts, and exploring new things.

Jennifer

Jennifer joined Cedar Valley Orthopedics in 2014. She graduated from Cedar Falls High School and Kaplan University. She is married with three children and two dogs. They love to spend time outside going fishing. Her favorite sports team is the Iowa Hawkeyes. As the person manning the front desk, she gets to greet patients when they come into the office, check them in for their appointments, and make sure insurances and paperwork are updated. She likes working at the front desk when patients come in for the first time, whether it's for an injury or just aches and pains that happen over time. Seeing how the patients progress through their treatment and complete their care with us makes her job more enjoyable!

Abby

Abby joined Cedar Valley Orthopedics in 2016. Abby graduated from Turkey Valley Community Schools along with Hawkeye Community College where she received her AAA in Professional Photography. She currently resides in Waverly with her husband, son, and their two dogs. She is a proud military wife, as her husband currently serves in the National Guard. Her favorite things to do include spending time with family and friends while watching football games, baseball games and going out to the movies. She volunteers every summer with the South Winneshiek Area Community Group (SWACG) that puts on the fireworks show every 4th of July in Spillville. Her favorite sports teams are the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Her main role in the office is to assist with medical records and updating patient accounts. She will also answer the phones when patients call in and schedule appointments.