Sports Medicine PRN PT

The University of Kansas Health System•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The PRN Sports Physical Therapist works as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team and may cover multiple sites. The therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized, goal-directed plans to improve physical function and mobility, and periodically reviews patient performance to confirm goals are being met or to revise the intervention plan. The position includes coordinating patient care with physicians and other healthcare workers, documenting evaluations and treatment progress, supervising PT assistants, technicians, and students, and contributing to department activities and professional growth. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
High school graduate.
Four or more years of experience and successful completion of an academic Physical Therapy program.
Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) through the State Board of Healing Arts.
Leadership of an interdisciplinary team, or demonstrated excellence in at least three areas defined in the Rehabilitation Services Clinical Ladder: Clinical Educator, Management Apprentice, implementation of a new product line, certification or specialty recognition, state or national committee involvement, and additional graduate coursework.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, contacting physicians to clarify orders or precautions as needed and considering patients’ physical, psychosocial, developmental or maturation, and cultural needs.
Develop, implement, review, and revise physical therapy treatment programs using appropriate problem-solving and PT skills.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare workers about patient status, ability to progress, and need for continued services.
Build rapport and demonstrate professionalism with staff, visitors, patients, and families.
Document evaluations, progress, discharge summaries, home programs, and other forms for intra- and extra-agency personnel; ensure documentation is clear, concise, timely, and complete.
Supervise PT assistants, technicians, and students, providing information to support patient care and organization of assigned areas.
Participate in staff and committee meetings, provide input, and give in-services.
Demonstrate problem-solving abilities in routine activities and willingness to help in all areas.
Contribute positively to department and medical center operations and morale.
Participate in professional and departmental growth activities, such as committee work, student lectures or labs, revising departmental materials, local or state organizations, program development, and marketing.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.