PAY GRADE: 31E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Under general direction of the Director, the Staff Physical Therapist II is involved in direct patient care of patients in the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic. This position primarily treats pelvic health patients, supports the clinical, academic, and service mission of the physical therapy clinic and physical therapy department.

The Staff Physical Therapist II evaluates and treats patients with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions and will supervise Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students during patient care activities. The Physical Therapist II also has a role in mentoring of junior staff therapists, therapists in Residency and/or Fellowship training. This involves guidance and consultation with direct patient care, guidance on evaluation, treatment planning, clinical reasoning, and documentation standards. The incumbent practices with appropriate clinical independence while consulting with senior clinicians and leadership as needed.

This role includes responsibility for timely and accurate clinical documentation, coordination of care, and communication with patients, students, and interdisciplinary partners. Additionally, this role includes participation in clinic initiatives, residency and fellowship initiatives, scholarly engagement, and departmental service. The position includes administrative responsibilities related to documentation oversight, student integration within the clinic environment, and participation in departmental committees and team initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct patient care in the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic, with a primary focus on treating pelvic health patients. Evaluate and plan physical therapy program for patients requiring physical therapy. This includes evaluation of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular deficits and the administration of appropriate physical agents, exercise, and manual therapy techniques.
• Clinical mentoring of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Provide support to physical therapy students in the evaluation and treatment of patients. Provides supervised learning and clinical application of physical therapy principles and procedures.
• Model professional standards and evidence-based practice in clinical settings.
• Actively communicate and collaborate with professionals in clinical practice, education, and professional mentoring to support their development.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system in accordance with clinic, University, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the academic, research, and scholarly mission of the department through community education, service, and dissemination of knowledge at the local or national level.
• Mentor junior physical therapy staff members, Residents, and/or Fellows, providing clinical consultation and guidance on diagnosis, intervention strategies, and documentation.
• Support development and implementation of Residency and Fellowship program initiatives.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of clinic initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including serving as TA as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry level or transitional Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and eligibility for licensure in Delaware.
• Documented pelvic health training—including hands-on training for any internal examinations and relevant clinical experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of PT clinical experience required; Pelvic Health residency training, CAPP-Pelvic or board certification preferred.
• Experience mentoring junior-level PT clinicians and/or clinical teaching experience preferred.
• Board certification in area of specialty practice; preferred. Eligible for Board certification by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in area of expertise; required
• Sitting for Specialist Certification required within two years of hire or promotion.
• Effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.