Physical Therapist in Sports PT: PRN/As Needed

In sports and orthopedic physical therapy, Cincinnati Children’s offers each athlete personalized care utilizing the most up-to-date research and therapists who specialize in pediatric musculoskeletal injuries. Working closely with Sports Medicine and Orthopedic physicians, we create a team that gets the athlete back safely and quickly. Each child receives a personalized evaluation and treatment plan made and carried out by your physical therapist throughout their care. We work with the child and family to ensure continuity of care with your physician to achieve the best outcomes.

Many of our physical therapists have gone on to achieve specialty certifications in a variety of areas to better serve our patients:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT): Physical therapist with a clinical doctoral degree in physical therapy.
• Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS): Physical therapist with specialized knowledge and advanced clinical proficiency in orthopedics.
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS): Physical therapist with specialized knowledge and advanced clinical proficiency in sports.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS): Physical therapist with specialized knowledge in the strength and conditioning of athletes.

We are recruiting a PRN Physical Therapist in Sports Medicine. Our clinics are open 8:00AM-7:30PM Monday-Friday. We are looking for someone to help cover vacations, leaves of absence, sick days, etc. We may call in if needed to support the busy needs of the Division. Interested in someone being able to work later in the day to meet our family friendly appointments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills- Performs assessments and treatment planning, and implements treatment utilizing sound knowledge of normal development and information from appropriate resources. Takes into consideration the psycho-social needs of the patient and family throughout the provision of care and includes them in the decision making process. Utilizes a variety of evidenced based interventions, modifying the plan based on the patient's progress and response to treatment. Facilitates carry-over of progress by providing a comprehensive and updated home program. Effectively implements Guidelines for Determining Frequency of Therapy from onset of therapy to discharge. Demonstrates effective and ongoing communication with all members of the healthcare team, including patient, caregivers, and/or parents.

• Fiscal Responsibility- Understands the need for individual productivity targets and works proactively with supervisor(s) to establish a reasonable target based upon departmental need and assigned non-reimbursable activities. Continuously self- monitors performance in the area of productivity and develops an action plan when target is not being met. Accurately completes charges daily following departmental guidelines regarding coding and charging. Proactively works with schedulers, supervisor(s), and peers to insure that time created by no shows, cancellations, and/or low census is used efficiently and productively and that departmental needs are being met.

• Evidence Based Practice and Research- Utilizes clinical pathways, assessments, and tools identified by the division as best practice to guide the delivery of care. Actively reviews current literature and uses information to guide practice. Participates in evidence based practice initiatives within the division such as serving as an EBP team member or leader and/or participating on a Clinical Specialty Committee or Journal Club. Demonstrates an understanding of the critical need for research in the field of OT and is aware of the research activities within the department and CCHMC. Participates in research activities based upon clinical assignment and interest.

• Clinical Documentation- Assumes responsibility for understanding the documentation requirements for assigned area and for becoming competent in use of the designated system/format. Demonstrates proficiency in all documentation so that it is completed in a timely and thorough manner. Follows established CCHMC, departmental and/or agency standards regarding documentation and distribution of written and/or electronic documents. Completes documentation so that patient's progress and status is clearly discernible. Submits documentation with complete and accurate representation of time spent that supports daily charges.

• Clinical Responsibilities- Performs in a manner which conforms to the AOTA/APTA Code of Ethics and appro