Physical Therapist - Pelvic Certified, Outpatient Therapy

Erlanger•Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

A licensed physical therapist employed by Erlanger Health System provides direct and indirect rehabilitation care. The therapist diagnoses and manages movement dysfunction and enhances patients’ physical and functional abilities, wellness, fitness, and quality of life as related to movement and health. The role also focuses on preventing the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities resulting from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. In the outpatient setting, the therapist evaluates orthopedic patients, develops individual treatment plans, and administers treatments to relieve pain or improve function. Care is provided in accordance with American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) standards and the Tennessee State Board of Examiners’ scope of practice. The therapist provides age-appropriate treatment, participates in team meetings and discharge planning, educates patients and families, directs Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments, and maintains accurate written reports. The role also includes continuing and community education, clinical instruction for PT and PTA students, and participation in Continuous Quality Improvement efforts.

Requirements

Tennessee Physical Therapist licensure, which must be maintained.
Certification as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner through PRPC, APTA, or an equivalent national organization.
BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
Three years of experience, including a minimum of two years in the specialty area.
Knowledge of general physical therapy principles and practical skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
Three or more years of work experience as a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect rehabilitation care to patients.
Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
Promote optimal physical function, wellness, fitness, and quality of life related to movement and health.
Help prevent impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities resulting from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
Evaluate orthopedic patients in the outpatient setting and plan and administer treatments to relieve pain or improve function.
Develop an individual plan of treatment for each patient and provide age-appropriate treatment.
Participate in team meetings and discharge planning.
Educate patients and their families about the patient's treatment program.
Direct Physical Therapist Assistants and Patient Care Technicians in patient treatments.
Maintain accurate written reports and uphold APTA treatment-procedure and professional-ethics standards.
Participate in continuing education programs and community education.
Act as a clinical instructor for PT and PTA students.
Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement efforts of the department and Medical Center.
Provide professional care in accordance with APTA standards and the Tennessee State Board of Examiners scope of practice.