Sports Physical Therapist

The physical therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team. They perform an individualized evaluation and design a goal-directed customized plan to improve the person’s physical function and mobility. They periodically review the patient’s performance to ensure that the goals are being met and/or make changes to the intervention plan.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients including contact with physicians for any clarification of orders or precautions. Using appropriate techniques with consideration all patient physical, psychosocial, developmental/maturation status and cultural needs.
• Develops and implements PT treatment program using appropriate problem solving and PT skills including reviewing and revising programs as indicated.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care workers concerning patient status, ability to progress and needs for continued services.
• Develops rapport and demonstrates professionalism with above mentioned staff.
• Documents evaluation, progress and discharge summaries, home programs and other forms for intra/extra agency personnel as indicated.
• Documentation is clear, concise, timely and complete.
• Supervises PT Assistants, techs and students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensure in state of primary practice site required.
• Successful completion of an academic Physical Therapy program and 4 years of experience.
• Leadership of Interdisciplinary Team or demonstrate excellence in at least 3 of the areas below as defined in the Rehabilitation Services Clinical Ladder: Clinical Educator, Management Apprentice, Implements new product line, Certification/Speciality Recognition, State or National Committee Involvement, and Additional graduate coursework.