Phys Therapist-Sports Rehab

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The sports rehab physical therapist will have the education, knowledge and skill to provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury. Evaluation, treatment and home programming are provided for children/adolescents with orthopedic injuries/diagnoses and sports medicine related issues. The position shall include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Childrens Health Care System and within the community. The sports rehab physical therapist will also be expected to participate in school-based sports medicine physicals and/or injury prevention education and screening. Documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services shall follow department and system policies.

Requirements

• Masters Degree or equivalent experiences
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• State license for physical therapy or eligible for licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or certification in pediatrics, sports medicine, or athletic training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide out-patient services, focusing on functional skills to enhance development, restore function and to prevent disability from pediatric conditions, illness and injury.
• Provide evaluation, treatment and home programming for children/adolescents with orthopedic injuries/diagnoses and sports medicine related issues.
• Include patient and caregiver education and consultation to other professionals, clinics and agencies, both within Cook Childrens Health Care System and within the community.
• Participate in school-based sports medicine physicals and/or injury prevention education and screening.
• Ensure documentation and correspondence pertaining to these services follow department and system policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level