Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist at The Carrell Clinic Dallas

About the role

Innovative Therapy Concepts is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their outpatient orthopedic team at Carrell Clinic. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician referrals and patient medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patient strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency.
• Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluations.
• Administers manual and therapeutic exercises to improve strength, range of motion, flexibility, and cardiovascular function.
• Instructs and motivates patients to perform various physical activities and use assistive devices.
• Administers treatments involving physical agents such as heat/cold packs, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and dry needling.
• Evaluates treatment effects and adjusts programs as necessary.
• Administers massage and traction.
• Records treatment, responses, and progress in patient charts.
• Instructs patients and families in treatment procedures.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Confers with physicians and other practitioners to integrate physical therapy with other aspects of patient care.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants or Techs as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapy program.
• Strong drive to learn and grow clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passes the National Physical Therapy Examination and fulfills state requirements.