Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

A pelvic physical therapist specializes in treating conditions related to the pelvic floor muscles and surrounding areas. They use various techniques to address pain, dysfunction, and improve overall pelvic health. This includes exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities to help with bladder and bowel control, sexual function, and pain management.

1. Evaluation and Assessment:

• Physical Examination: This includes an external exam of posture, joint alignment, and strength, as well as an internal exam (if appropriate) to assess the pelvic floor muscles.
• Bladder and Bowel Habits: They may assess your bladder and bowel habits to identify potential issues.
• Medical History: Pelvic floor therapists gather information about your medical history, symptoms, and treatment goals.

2. Treatment Techniques:

• Exercises: Pelvic floor physical therapists teach exercises to strengthen or relax the pelvic floor muscles, improve coordination, and increase flexibility.
• Manual Therapy: They may use manual techniques like soft tissue mobilization, trigger point release, or visceral manipulation to address muscle tension, joint restrictions, and improve mobility.
• Biofeedback: This technique uses sensors to help patients visualize and improve their muscle contractions.
• Electrical Stimulation: Gentle electrical current can be used to improve muscle function.
• Education and Lifestyle Modifications: They provide guidance on posture, breathing techniques, and other lifestyle factors that can affect pelvic floor function.
• Behavior Modifications: They help patients manage bladder and bowel habits and address other factors contributing to their condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy is required.
• Clinical experience treating Women's Health and Pelvic Rehab cases and completion of Pelvic Floor Level 1 & 2 training thru the APTA Women's Health Section or Herman & Wallace. Those who have completed a Level 1 Pelvic Rehab course and have had clinical experience are also welcome to apply.
• Must be a Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida is required
• BLS from AHA

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care. We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually. Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work Retirement savings program with employer matching.

Legal Info: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.