Physical therapists examine each person and then develops a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Reviewing patients’ medical histories
Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns
Developing individualized treatment plans for patients
Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of the plan
Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients’ pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury
Recording patients’ progress and modifying the plan of care if needed
Educating patients and family members about the recovery process
Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms
Assisting patients with the use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers
Advising the patient and family about in-home treatment options and exercises
QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Master of Science or Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Successful completion of National Certification Examination
Valid PT license in state of practice
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the care center.
Incumbent may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal.
Incumbent may experience traumatic situations, including psychiatric, and deceased patients.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
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