Physical Therapist

About the role

Improving the quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education, by examining each person and then developing a treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Essential Functions

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition
• Established a plan of care which is appropriate to problems in identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment settings
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs
• Supervises and delegates the care provided by physical therapy assistants according to established licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 1+ years of experience preferred
• Physical Therapy License required by the state
• Graduated from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Requirements

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 1+ years of experience preferred
• Physical Therapy License required by the state
• Graduated from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross