Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist

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Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health related conditions. Acts as a resource in the department for clinical excellence, educational advancement, quality initiatives and growth and development of students and staff. Meets clinical specialist competencies as needed to maintain specialist designation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs patient-centered therapy services utilizing standard therapy techniques and skills in respective specialty field as appropriate for the condition of the patient. 
• Provides consultation for and/or management of patients requiring complex or advanced treatment. Develops appropriate treatment plans based on patient evaluation. 
• Educates and counsels patient and family regarding treatment plans and provides information regarding appropriate support programs. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from physical therapy services.
• Participates in physical therapy process improvement, including tasks related to patient treatment and clinical record documentation. 
• Implements, facilitates, and coordinates education programs for department staff. Participates and often leads in-service meetings and other educational meetings. 
• Collaborates with therapy leadership to orient, instruct, and mentor therapy staff, students and trainees with most up-to-date clinical practice and evidence-based guidelines. 
• Participates in research projects and quality assurance activities as required. Coordinates in-services or clinical excellence activities. 
• Communicates and advocates for physical therapy services with other health care professionals, patients, and public stakeholders. 
• Engages in community outreach activities to build collaborative partnerships for the promotion of physical therapy services. 
• Maintains department-level expectations in the area of productivity and financial stewardship. Provides assistance with the implementation of strategic planning and program development processes. 
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

EXPERIENCE

• Three years‘ experience or Graduation from Post Graduate Residency or Fellowship

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

State of Work Location: Illinois 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AND
• Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AND
• Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 

State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AND
• Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• AND
• Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

SPORTS SPINE

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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