Physical Therapist
About The Position
The University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest – Sports Therapy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health Specialist. This position provides pelvic rehabilitation services to a variety of patients, including perimenopausal mothers, athletes, patients with incontinence, and patients experiencing pelvic health complications. The Physical Therapist will serve as the pelvic health subject matter expert on our team and will work closely with our providers to support patients with pelvic health needs. This position's caseload will consist of 100% pelvic health patients. When needed, the Physical Therapist will also provide general musculoskeletal rehabilitation services.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
- Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of work experience in a physical therapist capacity
- Demonstrated experience in pelvic health rehabilitation, pelvic floor rehabilitation, or pelvic girdle rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Provide initial evaluation and determination of appropriate pelvic rehabilitation needs
- Evaluate and monitor patient’s progression and makes appropriate adjustments to treatment plan to achieve maximum benefit
- Administer position and exercises, massage, and other treatments to relieve pain, increase flexibility and strength, and decrease patient’s disability
- Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living
- When appropriate, establish a home program to encourage patient involvement and independence
- Train patient and family members in home treatment procedures
- Confer with patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement, and assess the treatment program
Benefits
- Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
