Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist performs a full range of physical therapists’ services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the treatment facility. Primary neuro-musculoskeletal care to include the exercise of professional judgment in the evaluation, treatment, and referral of patients with musculoskeletal complaints. The physical therapist performs primary evaluations to provide primary care.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience providing direct out-patient care in physical therapy in the United States.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience providing direct in-patient care in physical therapy in the United States.
• Current, valid, active, and unrestricted license from any U.S. jurisdiction to practice as a physical therapist.
• Current BLS certification.