Physical Therapist, Pelvic Certified - Outpatient

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System, is responsible for direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient. Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. Evaluates orthopedic patients in outpatient setting, plans, and administers patient treatments to relieve pain or improve function. Provides professional care in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and Tennessee State Board of Examiners scope of practice. Provides physical therapy evaluations. Develops an individual plan of treatment for each patient. Provides age-appropriate treatment. Participates in team meetings and discharge planning. Educates patients and their families in the patient's treatment program. Directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments. Maintains accurate written reports. Maintains standards as set down by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professionals ethics. Participates in continuing education programs. Participates in community education. Acts as clinical instructor for PT and PTA students. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.

Requirements

Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Tennessee.
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
Three (3) years of experience with a minimum of two (2) years in specialty area.
Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills
Must have and maintain a Tennessee Physical Therapist licensure.
Candidate must be certified as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner through PRPC, APTA or equivalent national organization.
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.

Nice To Haves

Masters or Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
Prefer 3+ years’ work experience as a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Direct and indirect care in the rehabilitation of the patient.
Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
Restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function, wellness, fitness, and quality of life related to movement and health.
Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.
Evaluate orthopedic patients in an outpatient setting.
Plan and administer patient treatments to relieve pain or improve function.
Provide professional care in accordance with APTA standards and Tennessee State Board of Examiners scope of practice.
Develop an individual plan of treatment for each patient.
Provide age-appropriate treatment.
Participate in team meetings and discharge planning.
Educate patients and their families in the patient's treatment program.
Direct Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments.
Maintain accurate written reports.
Maintain standards set by the American Physical Therapy Association regarding treatment procedures and professional ethics.
Participate in continuing education programs.
Participate in community education.
Act as a clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and the Medical Center.