Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 06/26/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
We are unable to offer a work visa sponsorship for this position. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. to apply.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Physical/Occupational Therapist FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
UHC Minimum:
• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of Georgia in good standing.
• Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
• AHA HealthCare Provider BLS certification.
• Pelvic rehabilitation level 1 course completed.
UHC Preferred:
• Master's or Doctorate preferred

• Pelvic rehabilitation preferred; orthopedics and/or outpatient experience preferred;
two years experience preferred.
• Experience using electronic practice management and health record.
• Board and/or specialty practice certification (e.g. Orthopedics, Sports, Women's, Pelvic,
Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Vestibular, Aquatics) preferred.

Position Summary
This professional licensed physical therapy role focuses on treating patients with pelvic dysfunction, in addition to patients with other musculoskeletal disorders. The Pelvic Health Physical Therapist delivers tailored care aimed at conditions affecting the pelvic floor and associated issues. They collaborate with individuals across all ages and genders to tackle concerns such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive evaluations, creating customized treatment plans, and applying a range of therapeutic methods, such as manual therapy, exercise prescriptions, and educational support, along with advising on lifestyle changes.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Appropriate clinical skills, professional presentation to meet the demands of patient care, motivational interviewing, positive communication with patients to gain understanding and compliance with treatment plan, and ability to collaborate with other therapists, medical providers, and staff.
• Training in trauma-informed care preferred.

Physical Demands
Repetitive standing, bending, stooping, sitting, manipulating patient positions, lifting, reaching, etc.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Clinical Physical Therapy:

• Practices safe, effective, and appropriate Physical Therapy care in accordance with UHC protocols and policies and the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy regulations.
• Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with appropriate and evidence-based Physical Therapy practice.
• Determines needs for care with consideration for age-specific, activity, functional needs, and patient goals.
• Provides individualized education and treatment plans for each patient and provides ongoing care and support to patients as needed.
• Provides care using clinically appropriate therapeutic interventions to ensure the patient's ongoing improvement, return to function and patient goal acquisition.
• Documents encounters thoroughly in a concise, timely, detailed, and informative manner using electronic medical record and any other accompanying documentation as needed.
• Uses motivational interviewing, patient education, and excellence in practice to help develop therapeutic alliance, patient resilience and empowerment, and promotion/maintenance of health, fitness and wellness.
• Provides high quality evidence-based care with proficiency in foundational areas along with specialized knowledge and skills in domains where clinician is passionate.
• Effectively addresses and documents concerns of patients and family.
• Consults with prescribing physician appropriately and as needed.
• Other duties and treatment as assigned.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities
Patient Education:

• Provides age appropriate and condition specific education to patients, UHC staff, student groups on campus, and other groups on topics including pain, injury prevention, ergonomics, postural restoration, integrative wellness, and other topics promoting physical health and wellness.
• Supports a learning environment for patients that foster achievement of defined individual rehabilitation goals.
• Provides information on injury prevention as part of treatment plan.
• Ensures that appropriate patient education materials are readily available.
• Uses contacts with students as an opportunity for health promotion, wellness and education. Utilizes secure messaging and approved education handouts to assist with patient education.
• Documents education provided.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Leadership and Collaboration:

• Communicates with and integrates into a team.
• Facilitates a healthy work environment that is respectful, collaborative, keeps colleagues accountable, and seeks to build others up for the betterment of the department and organization.
• Active engagement and participation in new employee and Physical Therapy student internship preceptorship and training.
• Participates in process improvement.
• Attends and participates in committee and staff meetings.
• Advises UHC clinical staff on patient care management, techniques, treatment options, therapy recommendations, and patient care in a collaborative treatment model.
• Leads by example with a strong work ethic and mission to provide excellence in care and devotion to helping internal and external customers.
• Contributes to culture of service excellence.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Professional Development:

• Obtains appropriate continuing education credits as a requirement in maintaining license and professional certifications.
• Active engagement and participation in professional development opportunities in department and organization (e.g.: lunch-n-learns, research article review/discussion, group/department Physical Therapy staff learning and practice of skills/techniques/exam/treatments, peer reviews).

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Cody Evans Recruitment Contact Email cge87641@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents