Physical Therapy Resident

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Resident is a post-graduate physical therapist participating in a clinical residency program. They work under the direction of the clinical residency program director and Rehab manager. The resident also participates in educational, program development, and community service activities. They must meet all curriculum requirements of the residency program, receive general supervision, and collaborate with other healthcare team members.

Educational Requirements

The Physical Therapy Resident must meet all curriculum requirements of the residency program.

Job Tasks

• Evaluates, administers, and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner.
• Establishes goals of physical therapy and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation.
• Treatment Planning And Implementation: Creates individualized rehab programs for patients. Utilizes various treatment methods, such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound).
• Educating and Coaching: Educates and coaches patients on therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition.
• Providing Hands-On Therapy And Pain Management Techniques: Provides hands-on therapy and pain management techniques, including manual therapy, joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilization, etc.
• Maintaining Patient’s Electronic Medical Record: Maintains accurate patient records, tracks goals and progress, documents adaptations to treatment plans based on patient response and changing needs, advises patients and their families on in-home treatment options and recovery expectations, and appropriately documents education.

Qualifications

Qualifications outlined per residency program guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture: Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, Climbing stairs: Infrequent, Working indoors: Continuous, Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, Working from elevated areas: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, Bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent, Manual Dexterity & Strength: Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, Reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent, Lifting & Force Requirements: Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent.

Additional Information

This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.