Job Description

Position Summary:

Employee is responsible for supporting the mission, goals, and vision of Creighton Therapy and Wellness and Creighton University. This position requires the ability to grow and expand an orthopedic program housed within a faculty practice, which includes marketing, networking, identifying equipment needs, program development, community engagement, innovation, creativity, and flexibility. Additionally, this position may or may not include coordinating or assisting the orthopedic and sports residency program for the Department of Physical Therapy at Creighton University through mentoring, coaching, and delivering of orthopedic curricular content. Evaluates patients with known or suspected orthopedic/musculoskeletal health conditions and performs therapeutic treatment procedures as indicated. Makes patient referrals to other health care agencies/disciplines as indicated. Instructs patients, family members, and caregivers in individualized activity programs designed to maximize functional abilities. Completes timely documentation and billing. This position provides patient care or has patient interaction with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations of patients.

Essential Functions:

• Examination, evaluation and treatment of patients with physical disabilities, movement dysfunction, and pain

• Uses computer programs/EMR to assist with administrative responsibilities related to clinical practice

• Care coordination between a healthcare team related to patient care

Education & Experience:

• Graduation from a physical therapy education program is required.
• Displayed proficiency in the use of common physical therapy standardized assessments, an understanding of orthopedics and spine function and pathophysiology, and the use of treatment procedures is required prior to and following hire.
• Completion of HIPAA and immunization requirements prior to patient care is required.
• Completion of NPI number; insurance plan credentialing; and children and vulnerable adult training prior to independent patient care are required.
• Completion of background check and drug screen during the pre-employment process is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests.
• Ability to resolve conflict amongst staff and to work collaboratively others.
• Ability to concentrate and focus on projects.
• Possesses creative systems thinking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Self-control and stress tolerance in dealing with multiple requests and conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Demonstrates clear verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, especially in recording evaluations and patient progress notes.
• Functions effectively and efficiently under stress with frequent interruptions.
• Requires minimal sustained direction in carrying out departmental and professional responsibilities.
• Self-starting and self-motivating.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other therapy disciplines and co-treat/coordinate care as needed.
• Uses the clinic documentation system independently following training/orientation.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice Physical Therapy by the Nebraska State Department of Health is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Board-certified clinical specialist in Orthopedic physical therapy (OCS) and/or other advanced certification are highly recommended and preferred.
• Residency and/or fellowship trained or experience with a residency and/or fellowship program preferred, but not required.

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AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

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