Sports Med PT/ATC (DPT)

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

12d•$41 - $70

About The Position

Assesses, evaluates, and treats patients and athletes of all ages in clinical and/or event-coverage settings. Develops treatment plans and modifies plans of care as appropriate. Serves as a role model in delivering professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. The position provides physical therapy and athletic training services, including care at contracted high schools, club events, and junior colleges as assigned.

Requirements

Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
Licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) within 6 months; licensed in another state or have passed the exam, through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

Assess patient compliance with and response to prescribed plans of care, including therapeutic outcomes.
Assess patients’ learning needs regarding normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.
Deliver physical care to athletes under medical direction, monitoring their responses and results during care.
Design and implement plans of care.
Document evaluations and plans of care according to department policy, including goals, treatment-plan modifications, and athlete responses.
Evaluate and assess referred athletes.
Implement effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.
Instruct athletes and/or family members in treatment, activities, or home care.
Perform appropriate physical and/or developmental assessments.
Provide athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events, and/or junior colleges as assigned.
Provide emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Take responsibility for the daily schedule of event coverage and clinical care.
Understand the EMR system as used for clinical patient care.
Keep current with ATC and medical practices and relevant literature to maintain currency of practice, expand knowledge, and improve athlete care.
Administer treatments using physical agents such as heat, cold, light, water, electricity, traction, and massage therapy.
Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability, injury, or loss of a body part.