Physical Therapist

Organizes and conducts Physical Therapy programs for individuals referred by a physician to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of body part. Helps patient reach maximum performance within their disabilities.

What you will do:

• Evaluates and plan specific treatment programs upon the referral of a physician.
• Treats and documents progress of patients in a timely fashion.
• Evaluates the extent of the disability through pertinent chart findings and objective evaluation procedures.
• Administers therapeutic exercise directly.
• Teaches rehabilitation techniques to overcome disability through the use of supportive devices
• Assists with discharge planning.
• Maintains and cares for all therapeutic equipment in all patient areas.
• Instruct other health professionals, support personnel and patient, families in proper safety and exercise programs.
• Coordinates schedule of assigned in-patients or out-patients
• Maintains statistical reports as requested.
• Participates in a present in-service program as directed by Senior Education Therapist or Director of Rehabilitation Services. Performs at minimum 1 inservice per year for the department
• Records treatment data and progress notes in the medical records. Reports on patient progress at rounds or other clinical team meetings.
• Assists in departmental marketing and educates medical and other hospital staff about services provided by physical therapy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Master's Degree of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Experience treating patients of all ages with all types of disabilities and multiple medical problems required.