Sports Med PT/ATC (DPT)

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

11d

About The Position

Assesses, evaluates, and treats patients and/or athletes of all ages in clinical and/or event coverage settings. Develops and modifies treatment plans as appropriate, serves as a role model in delivering professional services, and acts as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role provides physical therapy and athletic training services, monitors athlete responses to care, and supports restoration of function, pain relief, and prevention of disability or injury.

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; may be licensed in another state or have passed the examination, through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Certified Athletic Trainer credential from the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.

Responsibilities

Assess patient compliance with and response to a prescribed plan of care, including therapeutic outcomes.
Assess patients' learning needs concerning normal functioning, diagnosis, treatment, self-management, and access to health care resources.
Deliver physical care to athletes under medical direction, monitoring their response 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 referred athletes and implement effective treatment methods to achieve treatment goals.
Instruct athletes and/or family members in treatment performance, activities, or home care.
Perform appropriate physical and developmental assessments.
Provide athletic training services to contracted high schools, club events, and/or junior colleges as assigned.
Provide emergency care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Manage the daily schedule for event coverage and clinical care.
Understand operation of the EMR system for clinical patient care.
Keep current with new athletic training and medical practices and relevant literature to expand knowledge and improve athlete care.
Administer treatments using physical agents such as heat, cold, light, water, and electricity, as well as traction and massage therapy.
Plan and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability, injury, or loss of a body part.