Career Opportunity: Physical Therapist for Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center
The Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center offers young athletes a state-of-the-art resource for sports injury care, sports injury prevention, performance training, research and education. No other place in the region offers a full spectrum of care to support the young athlete.
- Our sports medicine physical therapists have expertise in sports medicine and understand the unique needs of the young athlete with specific emphasis on the social, emotional and physiological effects of illness and injury
- We help educate parents and their children on what can be done to prevent recurring injuries
- The sports physical therapists work with physicians and other specialists to optimize a child's participation in sports and to offer seamless, sports-focused health care services
- All our physical therapy professionals are certified and / or licensed and have specialized training in orthopedics and / or sports medicine
- All therapists attend additional training courses each year to further their specialized knowledge
- Physical therapists (PTs) are actively involved in generating research and in using evolving techniques to help each athlete achieve the best results
- Additionally, the program as directed by Tim Hewett, PhD, offers insights and expertise on the unique needs of the female athlete
The Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center at Cincinnati Children's brings together the best in sports medicine physicians, radiology, sports physical therapy and a human performance lab to help young athletes be the safest and best they can be.
Sports Physical Therapy Program
For children facing sports injuries, physical therapy can offer an opportunity to minimize lost playing time and optimize return performance.
The sports physical therapy program at Cincinnati Children's is designed to meet the needs of the young athlete. From personalized sports physical therapy regimens to rehabilitation following injury and surgery, our sports-experienced physical therapists help young athletes get back in the game quickly and safely.
Customized to each child's need
At Cincinnati Children's, we believe children and teens are not just little adults. Our specialists understand how a child's musculoskeletal development must guide the rehabilitation process to provide safe and effective treatment.
The sports physical therapy program at Cincinnati Children's focuses on helping young athletes regain mobility and muscle strength through a multi-pronged approach.
- Each athlete is evaluated to determine their needs. Therapists evaluate muscle strength, joint range of motion, reflexes, posture and gait.
- Customized treatment helps each child maximize his or her potential with the latest combination of pediatric rehabilitation techniques.
- Ongoing consultations with the athlete, family, parents, coaches and physician ensure appropriate intervention for the child.
- Sports injury prevention and follow-up education help the athlete minimize reinjury.
Sports physical therapy can benefit young athletes who suffer from:
- Overuse
- Trauma
- ACL injury and reconstruction
- Meniscus tears of the knee
- Shoulder impingement, subluxation, and dislocation
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Patella pain and subluxation
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Joint sprains and strains
- Tendonitis
- Lower back injuries and pain
- Other sports related injuries
Therapeutic exercises and mobility training to increase endurance, muscle strength, range of motion and muscle flexibility help each child reach their potential. We also work with doctors, biomechanists and other specialists to optimize a child's participation in sports and other activities.
Additional Benefits of Working at the Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center:
The department produces up to four seminars per year, giving the physical therapist the opportunity to participate in putting the seminar on and in the course itself.
- There are four locations for sports medicine: Main Campus, Outpatient Mason, Outpatient Fairfield and Children's Outpatient Northern Kentucky
- You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals including physical therapists, athletic trainers, primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine researchers
- As a physical therapist you will have the opportunity to focus on Sports Medicine and the Care of the Young Athlete
- Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online
Locations
Cincinnati Children's has opened four new sports physical therapy locations:
About Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children's is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric health care. We currently rank among the top three pediatric medical centers receiving grants from the NIH, and we have been named one of the top ten children's hospitals by U.S. News and World Report.
- Freestanding, 359-bed institution providing care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents and adults with pediatric diseases
- Cincinnati Children's is dedicated to serving the health care needs of infants, children and adolescents and to providing research and teaching programs that ensure delivery of the highest-quality pediatric care to our community, the nation and the world.
We are always accepting employment applications from qualified occupational therapists and physical therapists. Please complete an application at our Career Center or contact Connie Scully, Clinical Director, directly at connie.scully@cchmc.org.
