Pelvic Physical Therapist
BayCare Health System · South Bend, IN · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
BayCare is seeking an experienced and compassionate Acute Care Pelvic Health Physical Therapist to join their rehabilitation team at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South. The hospital has been named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. by Fortune®/Merative™.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including assessment of pelvic floor dysfunction, musculoskeletal impairments, mobility limitations, and functional deficits.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address pelvic health conditions, post-surgical recovery, continence concerns, pain management, mobility, and overall function.
- Provide evidence-based interventions including pelvic floor muscle assessment and training, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular re-education, functional mobility training, and patient education.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.
- Educate patients and caregivers on pelvic health conditions, home exercise programs, self-management strategies, bladder and bowel health, recovery expectations, and community resources.
- Support post-operative care for patients following gynecological, urological, colorectal, obstetric, and pelvic reconstructive procedures as appropriate.
- Document evaluations, treatment interventions, patient progress, and discharge recommendations accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient-centered care planning.
- Serve as a clinical resource for pelvic health rehabilitation and promote awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction across hospital departments.
Requirements
- Required BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Required PT (Physical Therapy) or PT (Physical Therapy) Eligible to obtain
- Required Bachelor's Physical Therapy
- PREFERRED: 1 year Physical Therapist Experience
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Community discounts
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours
5 8-hour or 4 10-hour shifts/Days
Weekend Work
No
On Call
No
Remote Work
Never