Clinical Specialist, Physical Therapy – Acute Care (Adult & Pediatric Services)

About the role

This position provides clinical leadership for inpatient pediatric physical therapy services and selected adult acute care service lines. The Clinical Specialist partners with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, staff development, quality initiatives, and patient outcomes across both pediatric and adult populations.

Responsibilities

• Partners with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practice, staff development, quality initiatives, and patient outcomes across both pediatric and adult populations.
• Maintains expertise in pediatric practice while dedicating substantial responsibilities to adult inpatient services.
• Develops and implements advanced level, rehabilitative programs for patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in age.
• Provides compassionate care to patients and recognizes emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field of study required, or Doctorate preferred.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Physical Therapist [State License] - Required.
• Minimum 5 years of acute care physical therapy experience.
• Experience treating pediatric patients in the acute care setting.
• Interest and ability to provide clinical leadership across both pediatric and adult inpatient populations.

Preferred Clinical Experience

• Clinical experience across pediatric and adult acute care settings.
• ABPTS Board Certification in Burn rehabilitation experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of broad range of diagnoses/impairments in content area for individuals requiring therapy intervention.
• Advanced knowledge of supervisory skills, teaching, and evaluation of staff.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%).
• Walking Frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device).
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs.
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%).
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