Physical Therapist - Residency Site Coordinator

  • Goodyear
  • Ati Physical Therapy
Overview: The Physical Therapist - Residency Site Coordinator will be responsible for the successful coordination and delivery of the sports and/or orthopedic residency program in a local geography. This is an advanced career path Physical Therapist that partners across functional teams to elevate the practice standards of the local geography. Responsibilities: Residency Specific Responsibilities • Participate in the recruitment and interviewing of residency candidates. • Assist in regular reporting to maintain residency credentialing. • Conduct mentoring and mentor observation and evaluation. • Facilitate specialty observation with physicians and specialty providers. • Provide didactic and lab instruction and recruit and schedule other instructors to conduct didactic and lab sessions. Clinical Responsibilities and Expectations • Performs evaluations and establishes a goal-based plan of care • Implements regular objective reassessment points to track progress towards goal achievement and/or adjusts goals based on patients' recovery trajectory • Establishes care plans aligned to ATI Best Practice guidelines, to achieve predictable and positive outcomes • Manages his/her Caseload effectively, across the spectrum of each patient's plan of care • Effectively delegates treatment among the clinical care team • Meets or exceeds established performance expectations, including patient outcomes collection targets, scheduling practices, productivity, caseloads management, and documentation compliance • Communicates effectively and regularly with referral sources and other relevant stakeholders in a patient's plan of care (e.g., physician, family members/ caregivers, case manager, attorney, etc) • Assists with daily clinic operational needs and tasks Qualifications: Minimum Education Required: • Doctorate (DPT) or Clinical BS or MS in physical therapy with five years of clinical experience Preferred: • Minimum Experience Required: • Must have served as instructor in entry level or post professional physical therapist education • 5 years' experience as a licensed PT in an outpatient setting Preferred: • Prior service as a residency director (OCS or SCS) or site coordinator role Knowledge Skills and Abilities • Strong cross-stakeholder partnership and collaboration skills • Advanced presentation skills • Persuasive and influential, a champion for clinical advancement • Establishes self as leader for the patient care team • Engaged, positive energy in work approach, serving as a valued team member for the clinic and district • Designs and structures treatment plans to enable best possible patient outcomes, leveraging tools, resources and care team personnel effectively • Delegates care amongst the care-team effectively based on case complexity classification to enable all members of the care team to practice at the top of their license • Ability to effectively manage a care episode across a caseload of patients • Ability to set objective and achievable goals • Ability to adjust treatment plans based on patient outcomes data and measurable progress • Demonstrates best practices with patient schedule management • Strong communication skills, written and verbal • Team player across the clinic and district • Flexible and adaptable to appropriately service patient needs and contribute to positive experience and outcomes • Completes work tasks in a timely and accurate manner • Operates with integrity - ensures work contributes positively to ATI's standards and practices, all within Compliance guidelines Licenses and Certifications Required: • Must hold board clinical certification (OCS, SCS) • Licensed physical therapist in the state where they are serving Preferred: • FAAOMPT credential for Orthopedic residency sites • Athletic Trainer for Sports residency sites Virtual Employee? : No Salary Range: 85-95K Annually Location/Org Data : Dept Number: 7509