Hiring a Pelvic Physical Therapist (Eastlake)

The Pelvic Health Clinic Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Job Description: We are looking for an experienced therapist who is well versed not only in pelvic floor physical therapy, but also in other mind-body intervention styles and with significant training in trauma and trauma related care. Although monthly paid training is included as a job benefit, the physical therapist will be aided by having experience in these additional areas as the clinic does see a significant number of cases involving high complex trauma history and psychosomatic presentation of symptoms. The clinic also treats all genders and ages for all pelvic concerns, although experience and or interest in pediatric care is not a requirement for interested therapists. The owner of the clinic, Dr. Serena Fiacco, DPT, DHS, ACS, has created the methodology of Therapeutic Somatic Processing™ (TSP) that combines aspects of sexological bodywork/somatic sex education, neuroscience of chronic pain, and understanding of parts work from Internal Family Systems, IFS.* Monthly paid training includes access to Dr. Fiacco’s curriculum from Dr. Fiacco herself, with expectation that the therapist be able to adapt and integrate these treatment strategies and interventions into their pelvic floor physical therapy care. Potential therapists should therefore feel ready to shift the framework of care to include these potential new ideas surrounding causation, treatment, and plan of care regarding pelvic concerns, especially those involving pelvic pain and/or sexual pain. *Dr. Fiacco is not licensed or certified in IFS. Job Performance Expectations: We place a high value on creating and maintaining a pleasant work environment for all employees and other professionals working within the leased space of The Pelvic Health Clinic. You will be encouraged to engage with other professionals and patients during non patient hours and to create “positive energy” within the space that is The Pelvic Health Clinic. The Pelvic Health Clinic specializes in patients with complex histories and complex needs. Providers should aim to create a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment that promotes trust. Employee’s priority should first and foremost be to do no harm, especially to not cause secondary medical trauma to the patient. Patient care is a give and take relationship between provider and patient in which both are necessary to establish an appropriate plan of care. Patient care should be seen as individual and holistic whereby providers are willing and comfortable addressing, via questions and inquiry, areas outside physical therapy scope of practice. This does not mean that providers should intervene in these areas, but that questions should be posed that lead to appropriate and necessary professional referrals as they relate to the outlined plan of care best suited to the patient. We support a creative environment where all Employees’ growth and autonomy is encouraged. Employer does expect from Employee to proactively communicate personal and professional boundaries as it relates to their success at work, or with patients. Punctuality is very important as both your time, and the patient’s time, should be respected. Please remain strict to your schedule and notify management accordingly if you are unable to do so. As a fee for service clinic that accept payments at time of service, patients will often request sliding scale payment plans. These are addressed on a case by case basis and as only approved by management. Documentation should be completed efficiently and thoroughly for all patients seen. Same day documentation is the best policy. All documentation is subject to audit and review by management. From time to time, front desk administration may request further documentation as needed for medical review, litigation, etc. As a small clinic, therapist will have further responsibilities of invoicing their patients and providing Superbills (completed through clinic’s EMR), often being the first point of contact for their patient should there be illness or an interruption to patient care, inputting hours for bimonthly payroll, being an extra set of eyes and hands for clinic cleanliness (clinic has dedicated cleaners, but for purposes of general aesthetics and/or supply stocking), and potentially being responsible for opening/closing the clinic. The clinic is scent free and requires that all providers omit from using scented products including personal products of fragrances, colognes, lotions, powders, incense, cigarettes or other smoke; or use of scented products in office such as candles, potpourri, or essential oils. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Physical Therapy Pelvic Health Physical Therapy education and experience (all genders), preferable that therapist has completed all levels of either Herman & Wallace and/or APTA pelvic floor physical therapy training A WA state licensed Physical Therapist with a proven track record of great outcomes Genuine interest in people and dedication for establishing meaningful connections Capable of building strong rapport with clients from a variety of backgrounds through strong communication and empathy Preferable is having training in trauma and trauma care, neuroscience of chronic pain, and/or other mind-body intervention styles Benefits: Flexible schedule with no requirement to work holidays Accrued paid time off and sick leave Professional development assistance (via monthly paid training, and possible assistance with CEUs) Individuality and autonomy as to your room set up and much of the way you choose to practice Working in a clinic that houses many other collaborative practitioners such as NDs, dietician, chiropractic, massage therapy, somatic psychotherapy, and somatic sex education Community opportunities of group events, provider support, monthly case study group with multidisciplinary participation, and opportunity to join classes offered to the public. Opportunity to create your own classes, or community events, and to feel supported in pursuing your own career goals Equal Opportunity The Pelvic Health Clinic is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please contact our recruiting representative to request an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations are modifications or adjustments to the application or hiring process that would enable you to fully participate in that process. Examples of reasonable accommodations include but are not limited to: · Documents in alternate formats, or read aloud to you · Having interviews in an accessible location · Being accompanied by a service dog *Please note that the clinic itself is not ADA accessible. There are 23 stairs total, 9 stairs, a landing, then another 14. Although the landlord remains amenable to ADA accessibility accommodations, many are against fire and/or Seattle permitting codes. We will continue to strive for a better solution, but until then please be aware of this requirement for working at the clinic. MORE ABOUT US: Our clinic is located in the beautiful Seattle neighborhood of Eastlake. The clinic itself houses many collaborative practitioners that take part in sharing patients/clients, participating in a monthly case study group, and offering both provider and community support groups/events. Our Mission: The Pelvic Health Clinic aims to be the leader in true holistic care, applying aspects of physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, occupational, and environmental health to help people heal and become the most knowledgeable advocate of their health. Our Vision: To create sustainable healthcare that focuses on the relationship an individual has with their body so that they may feel more integrated with self, community and environment. Our Values: To do no harm and offer an environment of safety, patient directed care, opportunity, and trust so that healing can occur. Our Leader: Owner and provider Dr. Serena Fiacco, DPT, DHS, ACS. Dr. Fiacco first came to pelvic floor physical therapy after a career in sex education. It was from this lens that Serena joined pelvic floor physical therapy under the mentorship of renowned clinician, educator, and speaker Kathe Wallace, PT, BCB-PMD who is a pioneer of the field of pelvic floor physical therapy.