A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
Physical Therapy License Full Job Description Overview:
Organize and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function and prevent disabilities following a disease, injury, or loss of a body part. Help patient reach His/her maximum performance while learning to live within the limits of His/her capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Provides care for the Adult or Geriatric patient, ages 18 years and over. Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions. Performs Physical Therapy evaluation(s) as prescribed by physician and establish therapy programs for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, mobility training, massage, heat, water, and electricity, as indicated by analysis of evaluations. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests. Delegates responsibilities and supervise activities of physical therapy assistants while maintaining knowledge of the patient's status and revise patient's care plan as warranted. Directs and aids in patients inactive and active assistive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces. Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, assistive devices, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Gives instructions in posture control and therapeutic exercises to be continued by the patient. Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients with a variety of communicative and/or physical deficits. Submits accurate patient charges in a timely manner. Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Documents short and long term goals within an appropriate time frame and update as needed. Participates in discharge planning and patient and family education in order to establish a safe discharge environment. Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives. Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation and participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Educates / Instructs
patients and families in safe transfers, ambulation and appropriate therapeutic exercises. Attends scheduled staff meetings, departmental meetings, in-services and training programs. Actively participate in continuing education programs for self-development. Performs other duties as assigned or delegated by the Manager. Physical Therapist
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred. Current PT license to practice by the licensing board in the state of employment..
Computer Skills:
Knowledge of basic computer skills and word processing.
Certificates and Licenses:
Current PT license to practice in state of employment. Must obtain BLS within 30 days of employment and maintain for the duration of employment.
Physical Therapist Supervisory Responsibilities:
Therapy Staff (PTA, Restorative Aide)
Work Environment:
The work environment is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this job are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to a qualified individual with a disability who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus while performing the duties of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. Acknowledgement of Receipt and Acceptance of Job Description The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time and as needed
