GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of department management and residency program faculty and administration, performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to orthopedic and sports conditions in clinical and athletic venue settings. Demonstrates excellence in sports physical therapy practice characterized by quality patient care and participation in formal and informal patient, student, community and staff education. Must maintain good standing as an employee in the sponsoring organization as well as resident in sports residency program which involves meeting all criteria, passing all exams, competencies, and fulfilling all of the necessary requirements set forth by the program. The resident meets time commitment expectations including, but not limited to, clinical practice, clinical mentoring, didactic curriculum, scholarly activities, self-study, community presentations, athletic venue coverage, and includes weekend activities. Reports to Primary Mentor as well as Residency Program and Sports PT Department leadership, and works in close cooperation with and under the clinical guidance of the referring physician(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care, modifying treatment as appropriate in accordance with the plan of care.

Makes independent clinical judgments to provide efficient and effective care that is appropriate and individualized to patient needs, sport/activity and circumstances.

Monitors and documents response to and outcomes of prescribed care.

Supports and provides leadership and guidance to clinical and non-clinical personnel to facilitate visit and patient flow.

Consistently exercises discretion in time management to complete curriculum modules within expected timeframes.

Complies with organization and residency handbooks including any performance improvement, remediation plan or corrective action plans that may be developed as a result of unsatisfactory performance in the residency and/or organization.

Adheres to all organization and residency program policies and stipulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Current VA State license or valid license in PT Compact state as a Physical Therapist.

Must possess current BLS/CPR certification.

Must be ATC, EMT or ERA certified/licensed prior to providing athletic venue coverage.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Physical Therapy with professional knowledge of sports physical therapy theory and practice.

Professional knowledge of physical therapy theory and practice.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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