Physical Therapist

Under the general supervision of the management the Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• M.S., or Doctoral degree from an accredited school of Physical Therapy or B.S. with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.