What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pelvic Floor - Physical Therapist position at UWH of Pennsylvania?
SUMMARY:
The Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (PT) provides physical therapy to patients needing Pelvic Floor PT as directed by the supervising physician.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for patient caseload consisting of but not limited to pre-natal and post-partum diagnoses, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, colorectal conditions/chronic constipation, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and diastasis recti management.
- Focuses on the prevention and treatment of functional disorders of the abdominal, pelvic and low back region.
- Provides high quality patient treatment including evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, patient/family education and instruction, provision of safety procedures, and communication with those indicated given the patient. (i.e., patient, family, physician, and other hospital associates, etc.)
- Completes documentation in a timely manner.
- Operates equipment related to patient care including electrical stimulation units. Directs and aids the patient in mobility and strengthening exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training.
- Treat the patient based on acceptable standards of care in womens health.
- Assess the progress of treatment and altar plan as necessary.
- Document the encounter in the medical record including dictating or writing progress notes, history and physicals, discharge summaries and other necessary documentation.
- Provide detailed explanations to patients and clearly communicate via e-mail, in person, and over the phone.
- Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for Women's Pelvic Health
- Minimum 1-2 years in Pelvic Floor rehabilitation and 2 years experience in outpatient setting
- Women's Health Certification is a plus. Minimum Pelvic Floor 1 through APTA
- PA Licensed Physical Therapist
- Strong Manual Skills a MUST
- Education Level: Masters or DPT
COMPETENCIES:
- Willingness to work in collaboration with Providers
- Respect for each other
- Strong work ethic
- Adherence to evidence based practice
- Competent in time management, problem solving, crisis intervention and multi-tasking
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office and hospital environment. When the primary supervising physician is unavailable, alternate supervision will be performed by a substitute supervising physician who will meet all requirements as outlined in the legal regulations. Immediate access via telecommunications is always available.
Occupational Exposure:
Category 1 Has a high risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Category 2 Has a moderate risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Category 3 Has a low risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand: walk: use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, balance, stoop, and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.
TRAVEL:
No travel required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Masters degree, graduate of an appropriate and accredited Physical Therapy program, certification by the American Board of Physical Therapists, and an active state license. Skills required include complex problem solving using multiple resources in a manner appropriate to the situation, effective verbal and written communication skills, and experience using a computer, email, and office programs. Experience with an EMR is a plus.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.