What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff PT position at True Sports Physical Therapy?
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Level 1 Staff PT is ensuring patients receive optimal treatment at True Sports to achieve their goals. This includes an effective evaluation and treatment of patients, completing comprehensive and timely documentation to justify the plan of care, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Conduct thorough assessments of athletes’ injuries, medical history, and physical condition
Develop personalized treatment plans based on assessment findings, focusing on restoring function, reducing pain, and preventing further injury
Implement a variety of therapeutic techniques, exercises, and modalities to address musculoskeletal issues and promote optimal recovery
Work closely with athletes, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize the overall treatment plan
Provide education and guidance on injury prevention, exercise techniques, and self-management strategies
Monitor and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure progress and achievement of rehabilitation goals
Maintain timely, accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
Organize and participate in community, schools, clubs, fitness facilities, etc., events
DAILY TASKS REQUIREMENTS:
Maintain a clean workspace and gym throughout the day
Clean and sanitize all equipment at the end of the day
Have open communication with coworkers, front office, and upper management
COMPETENCIES
Communication-Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely
Decision Making & Judgment-Makes timely informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks
Problem Solving-Resolves complicated challenges
Accountability & Dependability-Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight
Customer Focus-Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization
Ethics & Integrity-Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Safety Focus-Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
Relationship Building-Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect
Teamwork-Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
Providing Consultation-Partners with clients to identify and resolve complex or sensitive issues
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Master’s degree or equivalent; or 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Preferred Certifications:CSCS, PES, ATC, USAW, SCS, OCS, Cert DN
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office and clinical environment.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)
Stand - F Running- F
Walk - F Jumping- F
Sit - F Lift/Carry up to 100 lbs. – F Push/Pull up to 100 lbs. - F