Physical Therapist (Clinical Specialist)

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Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Clinical Duties

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide a full range of physical therapy treatment procedures, including physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, prostheses, assistive devices, and other modalities within APTA scope.
• Perform advanced and specialized interventions requiring expert-level knowledge.
• Interpret and assess treatment outcomes for specialty interventions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to physical therapy and other medical center staff.
• Teach and mentor medical center staff in the clinical specialty area.
• Conduct in-depth evaluations for durable medical equipment (DME) and orthotics, including mobility aids, lifts, bathroom equipment, bracing, and adaptive devices.
• Coordinate DME and orthotic needs with physicians and the prosthetics department.
• Train patients on safe and appropriate use of required DME.
• Demonstrate operating knowledge of all physical therapy equipment and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and performance.
• Provide expert guidance for discharge planning to maximize patient independence.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary health care providers and maintain regular contact regarding patient care.
• Assign, manage, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.

Administrative Duties

• Assign and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Maintain procedures that align with STVHCS policies.
• Assist in developing standards of care to meet professional accreditation requirements.
• Maintain quality assurance data and evaluate data at required intervals.
• Ensure adequate inventory of supplies.
• Maintain physical therapy equipment in safe, operable condition and submit work orders when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Duties

• Supervise and train physical therapy students and volunteers.
• Serve as clinical education coordinator if assigned.
• Teach and mentor staff in specialty practice areas.
• Provide in-service training to physical therapy staff and other professionals.
• Orient new staff members to physical therapy roles and specialty functions.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete 3.0 Continuing Competency Units (CCUs) each biennium.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

Telework: Ad-Hoc Only

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 54262-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized