Provides physical therapy services to patients in a specialty service; coordinates clinical activities and student affiliation programs within a physical therapy division.

Under general direction, coordinates a specialty service program and provides assessment and/or treatment in areas such as pediatrics and neonatology, burn or brain injury patients, cardiac rehabilitation, or hand therapy; coordinates student affiliation programs in specialty service; provides inservice programs and/or community training programs in clinical specialty area(s).

Performs the work of Physical Therapist 3;

Performs complex assessments in specialty service and recommends appropriate treatment plans;

Directs the work of staff assigned to specialty service;

Ensures procedures and standards are met for services provided in specialty; monitors quality assurance activities;

Develops and submits budget requests for program specialty; complies with budget restrictions;

Coordinates student physical therapy affiliation; trains students and evaluates their progress;

Develops and presents inservices to students and staff and to community groups in specialty area;

Participates in clinical studies for the specialty;

Performs related duties as required.

Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

AND

2½ years of experience in the practice of physical therapy

AND

Completion of applicable training or education in the specialty service;

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

New Class: 3-23-87

Revise MQ: 7-2-90

General revision. Revises class code (formerly 6137), typical work, minimum qualifications; effective July 1, 2007.

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.