Physical Therapist - Women's Health, Creighton Therapy & Wellness Clinic

Position Summary:

Evaluates patients with known or suspected health conditions and performs therapeutic treatment procedures as indicated with a primarily pelvic health patient population. Makes patient referrals to other health care agencies/disciplines as indicated. Instructs patients and family members in individualized activity programs designed to maximize functional abilities. Completes timely documentation. Coordinates care with other members of the health care team across the continuum of care. Supports the advancement of function for a women's and men's health outpatient clientele. Preference with experience in women's health and/or pelvic health. Employee is also responsible for supporting the mission and goals of Creighton Therapy and Wellness. This position provides patient care or has patient interaction with a pediatric and adult population of patients.

Essential Functions:

• Provide high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Participate in clinical and post-professional education and student learning within the clinical learning environment.
• Uses computer programs to assist with administrative responsibilities related to clinic practice
• Completes care coordination between a healthcare team related to patient care

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from a physical therapy education program is required
• Experience in women's and men's health/pelvic health physical therapy preferred.
• ABPTS Board-Certification in women's health physical therapy (WCS) and/or pelvic health certification preferred.
• Experience with marketing/advertising specialty services to other healthcare professionals preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Displayed proficiency in the use of common physical therapy standardized assessments, an understanding of pelvic floor function and pathophysiology, and the use of treatment procedures associated with pelvic floor dysfunctions is required prior to and following hire.
• Completion of HIPAA and immunization requirements prior to patient care is required.
• Completion of NPI number; insurance plan credentialing; and children and vulnerable adult training prior to independent patient care are required.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests.
• Ability to resolve conflict amongst staff and to work collaboratively with clinic director, clinic assistant director, clinic manager, clinic staff (including other occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists), referring physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to concentrate and focus on projects.
• Possesses creative systems thinking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Self-control and stress tolerance in dealing with multiple requests and conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Demonstrates clear verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, especially in recording evaluations and patient progress notes.
• Functions effectively and efficiently under stress with frequent interruptions.
• Requires minimal sustained direction in carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.
• Self-starting and self-motivating.
• Experience in clinical education and student learning within the clinical learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other therapy disciplines and co-treat/coordinate care as needed.
• Uses the clinic documentation system independently following training/orientation.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice Physical Therapy by the Nebraska State Department of Health is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Board certification in women's health or certificate in pelvic health rehabilitation is preferred.