Physical Therapist - Sports PT

Phoenix Children's; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Physical Therapist in Gilbert to provide outpatient orthopedic and sports PT for school-aged children and adolescents. The role involves independent patient management, from evaluation to billing, guided by age-appropriate and sport-specific considerations.

The position emphasizes pediatric healthcare standards, treatment planning, and collaboration with families, physicians, and the care team to support safe return to sport and activity.

Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient orthopedic & sports PT for pediatric population.
• Ability to manage the continuum of patient care from evaluation to billing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats pediatric patients with sports injuries and orthopedic diagnoses.
• Develops and implements treatment plans with functional goals.
• Utilizes modalities such as exercise, manual therapy, taping and electrical stimulation.
• Collaborates with families and care teams to optimize return to activity.
• Documents care in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Sports PT

Evaluations

Independent practice

Job description

Physical Therapist - Sports PT

Position Details

Department: PCH-SE | Sports PT

Location: Gilbert

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, Evenings, 7am-7:30pm

Category: Rehab/Therapy

Posting #: 1053288

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position provides outpatient orthopedic & sports physical therapy services primarily to a pediatric population from school age through adolescence/young adulthood. The applicant should be adept and comfortable independently managing the complete continuum of professional services from patient access to appropriate coding and billing practices according to legal/ethical guidelines and hospital policy. Performs evaluations, program planning, and treatment of patients using exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, joint and soft tissue mobilization, taping, electrical stimulation, thermal modalities, etc. specific to age, athletic activity, and developmental/functional level determined by assessment. This position will demonstrate an understanding of billing and coding practices as appropriate for professional outpatient services and its revenue cycle.

Position Duties

• Evaluates and treats patients with a wide range of sports injury and orthopedic related diagnoses including but not limited to: musculoskeletal injuries, overuse syndromes, neurologic insults, and trauma. Possesses skills to apply evidence-based, age and sport appropriate principals to all aspects of care including but not limited to:
• Demonstrates knowledge of typical development as it relates to athletic activity, whether competitive or recreational, both team and individual.
• Uses pediatric and athletic activity-based behavior management strategies and matches diagnostic/therapeutic interventions to age/ability of the child, using a framework of family-centered care.
• Establishes treatment plans with functional/measurable goals and target time frames. Obtains mutual agreement upon discussion with family/guardian.
• Implements patient’s plan of care using treatment modalities including but not limited to: exercise, neuromuscular re-education, joint and soft tissue mobilization, taping, electrical stimulation, thermal modalities as prescribed by a physician. This may include recommendations for dynamic bracing/orthotics to maximize function.
• Performs patient/family teaching for maximizing function and return to activity/sport within the home/community and implementation of home program.
• Provides care as outlined in the Standards of Care section of the APTA and Phoenix Children's Policies & Procedures Manual.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation in compliance with Joint Commission, state/federal guidelines, and CARF standards, including participation in Total Quality Management.
• Organizes, coordinates, and collaborates with other disciplines within Phoenix Children's and resources within the community in order to maximize value and effectiveness of plan of care. Participates in and contributes to discharge planning, care conferences, sport re-entry, patient and family education, and outpatient rounds.
• Builds and maintains rapport within the department, Phoenix Children's, and community, while professionally interacting with physicians, families, and hospital/community personnel. This includes preparation and participation in in-service training programs. Supervises and directs rehab technician and/or students, providing input into their performance evaluations.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable