Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist

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Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview:

Independently provides physical therapy services to assigned specialty patient populations, e.g. orthopedic or wound disorders. Majority of patient caseload consists of patient population related to specialty certification. Using advanced clinical practice knowledge, responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs that improve patient mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury. Demonstrates expert-level competencies and skills and possesses at least one pre-approved specialty certification in one of the many physical therapy fields. In addition, provides in-services, continuing education, training & competency resources, orients/trains/mentors assigned staff, contributes to performance improvement initiatives, provides student clinical experience and other assigned organizational priorities as approved by supervisor. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PT-Physical Therapist

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Must possess one of the following:

• CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission

• OR ABPTS-American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist Certification – American Board of Physical Therapy

• OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America

• OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)

• OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist & Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute

• OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America

• OR AOTA-Advanced Practice Certification - Board Certification in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation

• OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management

• OR COMT-Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy

• OR Fellowship Programs accredited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists

• OR CCIP-1 and CCIP-2-Physical Therapist Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

• OR IBCLC-International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Commission or Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification

• OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.

• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgment and ability to work independently.

• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.

• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.

• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.

• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.

• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.

• Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.

• Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.

• Ability to assess competencies.

• Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.

• Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.

• Complex problem solver within and outside of departme