Therapy Clinical Specialist -  Physical Therapy (PT) - Southside Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System • Petersburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, the Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist provides therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology in order to enhance an individual’s ability to execute tasks. They serve as the subject matter expert and as a consultant to peers and other medical center staff in evaluating and treating patients within their specialty area of Therapy.

Requirements

• Active license in state of practice for one of the following areas: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology (required)
• Must maintain one or more of the following certifications in a specific treatment method/technique that requires ongoing educational requirements and renewals (one-time courses/exams will not qualify) (required): Board Certified Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS-Certified Specialist), Advanced Certification from the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), Board Certified Specialist (BCS) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) Certification, Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC), Certified Neuro Specialist (CNS), Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS), Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS), Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Manual Therapy Certification (MTC), Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) - MAPS, Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists - AAOMPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) - Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy, Academy of Lymphatic Studies (ACOLS) or Klose Training, Certified Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist - Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute (PORi), Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT) - Neonatal Therapy Certification Board, AIB Certified - American Institute of Balance, Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) - Postural Restoration Institute, Neurodevelopmental Treatment Certification (NDT); Neurodevelopmental treatment Association, Craniosacral Therapy certification (CST - T) - Upledger Institute International, Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS) - Professional Education Systems Institute (PESI)
• Five years of experience in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Speech Language Pathology (required)
• Two years of direct experience in area of specialty (required)
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Ability to educate and promote specialty program
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients with specialty diagnoses thoroughly identifying impairments, functional limitations and disabilities. May also treat patients outside of the area of specialty if volume dictates.
• Reviews physician referral, patient’s condition, and medical history to determine therapy treatment needs. Performs and documents patient evaluation, re-evaluation and develops treatment and discharge plans.
• Plans and administers medically prescribed therapy treatments to patients.
• Reviews progress and modifies treatment goals and plan of care as appropriate while maintaining accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patients’ progress
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Responsible for overall management of patient cases including communication and coordination of care with treatment team.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed