Physical Therapist, Research - Sports Medicine

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Research Accountabilities:

- Conduct clinical sports medicine research using patients within the Memorial Hermann Health System and/or it partners
- Perform research activities including, but not limited to; protocol development, grant proposals, data collection, data analysis, manuscript writing and presenting
- Accountable to the Director of Research
- Clinical duties accountable to the respective Clinic Manager/Director consistent with the duties described for that respective healthcare field
- Teaching and mentoring in the Memorial Hermann Sports and Orthopedic Residencies and/or Fellowships
- Prepare research studies and manage clinical datasets to include statistical analysis
- Pursue national/international orthopedic publications and presentations in peer-reviewed journals and professional organizations
- Work with research staff to manage submission to the Internal Review Board and Memorial Hermann’s Study Review panel for study accreditation
- Provide mentorship to Memorial Hermann employees involved in Clinical Research
- Pursue funding for de novo research projects/programs

Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD
- Previous experience in sports medicine research

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university-based Physical Therapy program.

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission. Current Certification in Basic Life Support. Advanced Education or clinical certification, preferred.

A physical therapist practicing direct access:

Education: Doctoral degree along with a residency or fellowship program, OR

Licensed therapist with 30 hours of continuing competence activities in differential diagnosis

Licenses/Certifications: Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission

Experience / Skills / Knowledge:

• At least five (5) years of clinical experience or four (4) years of clinical experience, with the completion of an accredited residency or fellowship program.

• The position requires occasional/frequent lifting up to 75-100 pounds and carrying of up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting. Fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary. The visual ability to monitor instruments, computers and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assumes responsibility in the care of the patient. Performs complete, comprehensive evaluation of patients. Accurately interprets evaluation findings. Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals. 

• Implements a physical therapy treatment program and provides advanced physical therapy treatments. Demonstrates competency in performing advanced physical therapy skills. Assesses patients periodically to monitor progress towards treatment goals, and alters goals, plan or program as indicated for assessment. Motivates and instructs patient/caregiver using appropriate methods.

• Communicates effectively with staff, patients/caregivers and professional colleagues to include physicians and insurance companies. 

• Manages time effectively. 

• Documents appropriately in the medical record and completes other documentation duties accurately and efficiently. 

• Supervises assistants and support staff with a professional open environment and takes an active role in ensuring safe and effective performance

• Serves as clinical resource, mentor, and clinical instructor to staff, students, hospital, schools and the community in general. 

• Promote individual professional growth and development by professional organization participation and community service, advanced education, specialty certification, research project, and/or advisory board membership.

• Identifies need for new departmental programs, or for revision of existing ones in response to the changing health environment. Conceptualizes, designs and implements new or revised programs.

• Assists with departmental planning including departmental strategic plans, budgets, goals, policies, procedures, standards of care and marketing.

• Initiate and oversee department projects.

• Actively participate and significantly contribute to system/facility committees and taskforces

• Lead departmental committees and taskforces

• Demonstrates leadership skills by assisting manager/director with daily operations, staffing and needs as assigned by manager/director.

• Develops and presents education/in-services/journal reviews to colleagues, peers, and the community.

• Presents relevant special topics in professional literature at clinic meetings, grand rounds, conferences, university settings and meetings as delegated or requested by the faculty.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.