Shepherd Center
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Description
Responsibilities:
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Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status including muscular strength, motor functions, reflexes, ambulation skills and ability to perform activities of daily living.
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Observes and interviews patient, reviews medical history, and administers sensory tests, muscle tests, range-of-motion exams, and other evaluation techniques.
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Develops and implements treatment program to further patient functional skills, which is then periodically reassessed and adapted.
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Plans and delivers effective patient and family training to ensure proper patient care.
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Utilizes and orders in-house trial equipment according to need and correctly fits equipment to the patient.
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Schedules patients for specialty clinics and programs where appropriate.
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Determines and orders/recommends appropriate durable medical equipment in consultation with patient, caregivers, payer source and team members.
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Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with patient and family and instructs them on the exercise program and in use of equipment.
Qualifications:
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A degree from an accredited program in physical therapy.
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BLS required.
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Licensed to practice in the state of Georgia.
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Two (2) years recent clinical experience preferred.