Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• PT-Physical Therapist
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Must possess one of the following:

• CHT-Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• OR ABPTS-American Board of Physical Therapy Specialist Certification – American Board of Physical Therapy
• OR CBIS-Certified Brain Injury Specialist – Brain Injury Association of America
• OR PRPC-Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified – Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (H&W)
• OR PORI-Certified Oncology Therapist & Certified Oncology Specialist by Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute
• OR LANA-Certified Lymphedema Therapist by the Lymphology Association of North America
• OR AOTA-Advanced Practice Certification- Board Certification in Gerontology, Mental Health, Pediatrics, or Physical Rehabilitation
• OR CWS-Certified Wound Specialist for PT, OT by the American Board of Wound Management
• OR COMT-Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist by the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
• OR Fellowship Programs accredited by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
• OR CCIP-1 and CCIP-2-Physical Therapist Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• OR IBCLC-International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Commission or Duke/Emory University, University of Pitt Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency Based Course & Certification
• OR ATP - Assistive Technology Professional Certification by RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years inclusive of experience required for specific specialty certification

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.
• Critical thinking, complex problems solving, decisive judgment and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and application of professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in demanding work environment, organize multiple priorities completing work duties within expected timelines and requirements.
• Computer and required technology proficiency/competencies.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient professional communication (verbal & written) skills as well as interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, teamwork/collaboration, customer service and community relations abilities.
• Able to retain and apply new knowledge & skills.
• Keeps abreast of professional practice development and advancement.
• Clinical specialty area depth knowledge and skill level demonstrated by certification & specialty practice competencies.
• Ability to teach/educate others, public speaking.
• Ability to assess competencies.
• Ability to develop training materials and competency assessments.
• Ability to extract evidence-based practice information and apply to clinical practice and training materials.
• Complex problem solver within and outside of department. Analyzes data/information from multiple sources.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders in developing solutions.