The University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest – Sports Therapy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health Specialist.
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Provide pelvic rehabilitation services to a variety of patients, including perimenopausal mothers, athletes, patients with incontinence, and patients experiencing pelvic health complications.
The Physical Therapist will serve as the pelvic health subject matter expert on our team and will work closely with our providers to support patients with pelvic health needs. This position's caseload will consist of 100% pelvic health patients.
When needed, the Physical Therapist will also provide general musculoskeletal rehabilitation services.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide initial evaluation and determination of appropriate pelvic rehabilitation needs
Evaluate and monitor patient’s progression and makes appropriate adjustments to treatment plan to achieve maximum benefit
Administer position and exercises, massage, and other treatments to relieve pain, increase flexibility and strength, and decrease patient’s disability
Train patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living
When appropriate, establish a home program to encourage patient involvement and independence
Train patient and family members in home treatment procedures
Confer with patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement, and assess the treatment program
DESIRED
5+ years of work experience in a physical therapist capacity
Demonstrated experience in pelvic health rehabilitation, pelvic floor rehabilitation, or pelvic girdle rehabilitation
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST
UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.
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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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