Core Duties:

1. Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
2. Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
3. 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.
4. Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
5. Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
6. Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
7. Coordinate treatment with physicians 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.

Requirements:

1. Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
2. A minimum of one year post graduate experience as a physical therapist within the preceding two years.
3. Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
4. Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.
5. Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.