Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health/Musculoskeletal (60% FTE)
University of Washington
**Job Description**
**PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2.**
**Pelvic Health & Musculoskeletal**
**HMC Outpatient PT Clinic**
Under general supervision, assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe physical therapy care. This will include progression of treatment goals and patient and family education. Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission to discharge, and implement treatment programs, which include the use of physical agents, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional training.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Demonstrates working knowledge of the disease process, precautions, typical medical treatment and diagnostic procedures, functional, abilities, complications and implications of long term deficits related to primary diagnoses treated in service area.
Provides skilled, timely and effective patient care.
Follows protocols, standards and guidelines of care relating to specific diagnosis on assigned service.
Plans treatment programs with the patient and treatment team.
Documents intervention and strategies for treatment in required organizational systems, including assessment, measurable criteria, goals method of treatment, home programs and adapting plan according to patient’s response to intervention.
Participates in team rounds and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
Provide home programs and other educational information to patient and support systems prior to termination of therapy intervention.
Knowledge of the role of other treatment team members and effective in collaborating to enhance patient's care.
Coordinate patient care programs with treatment team to facilitate and enhance functional outcomes.
Follows billing and reimbursement procedures.
Complies with agency and division standards, protocols procedures
Participates in discipline and workgroup meetings.
Participates in Quality Assurance as it relates to patient care
Articulates and integrates safety policies and procedures into daily practice.
**Assists in student supervision as assigned by supervisor.**
**Workgroup Specific Criteria Outpatient Musculoskeletal Clinic:**
**Demonstrates competence completing musculoskeletal assessments according to clinic standards for the: Spine, SI Complex, Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot.**
**Understands the principles of joint mobilization using graded accessory and physiological movements.**
**Demonstrates skill in applying joint mobilization principles in peripheral joints and the spine.**
**Utilizes modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction and surface biofeedback appropriately.**
**Analyzes movement patterns of spine and peripheral joints. Identifies abnormal movement patterns and addresses in treatment plan via exercise, education, and/or manual therapy.**
**Works effectively with PTA. Assigns appropriate patients, supervises treatment plan, provides PTA with necessary information.**
**Legal Requirement(s)**
Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
**"Desirable Qualifications":**
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program.
OR Equivalent education/experience.
**DESIRED:**
Outpatient musculoskeletal PT experience
Pelvic health experience and interest
1 or more years of PT experience
**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details**
**Pay Range Minimum:**
$103,944.00 annual
**Pay Range Maximum:**
$148,716.00 annual
**Other Compensation:**
-
**Benefits:**
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
**Shift:**
First Shift (United States of America)
**Temporary or Regular?**
This is a regular position
**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**
60.00%
**Union/Bargaining Unit:**
Not Applicable
**About the UW**
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
**Our Commitment**
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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