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 and designs individualized, goal-directed treatment plans to improve physical function and mobility. They periodically review patient performance to determine whether goals are being met and revise interventions as needed. The role includes communicating and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare workers, documenting evaluations and patient progress, and supervising physical therapist assistants, technicians, and students. The therapist also contributes to department operations, staff development, and professional growth activities. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
High school graduation.
At least 4 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 Rehabilitation Services Clinical Ladder areas: Clinical Educator, Management Apprentice, implementing a new product line, certification or specialty recognition, state or national committee involvement, and additional graduate coursework.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, including contacting physicians to clarify orders or precautions, while considering patients’ physical, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs.
Develop and implement physical therapy treatment programs and revise them as indicated.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare workers about patient status, progress, and continued-service needs.
Document evaluations, progress, discharge summaries, home programs, and other required forms clearly, concisely, completely, and in a timely manner.
Supervise physical therapist assistants, technicians, and students, providing information to support patient care and organization of assigned areas.
Participate in staff and committee meetings and provide input and in-services.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills, professionalism, and rapport with staff, visitors, patients, and families.
Help across department areas and contribute positively to department and medical-center operations and morale.
Contribute to professional and departmental growth through activities such as committee work, student lectures or labs, revising departmental materials, professional organization participation, program development, and marketing.
Perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.