Job Summary
The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy to relieve pain, restore function, evaluate and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps the patient reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his or her capabilities; plans therapy programs for each patient involving physical means; such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electricity as prescribed by the referring physician; applies diagnostic and prognostic tests for muscles, nerves, and joints, and functional ability tests; directs and aides patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training using machines and weights, steps, and inclined services; makes use of equipment such as low and high volt generators, diathermy, and ultrasound machines; gives whirlpools and contrast baths and applies moist heat packs; treats burned and open wound patients as directed by the physician; directs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices; gives instructions in postural control and therapeutic exercise to be continued by the patient; performs initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and records patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team; may supervise activities of assistants, aides, and volunteer workers; may conduct or participate in training medical and nursing students, employers, and workers in physical therapy techniques and objective.
Education
Education Type
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
High School Diploma
N/A
Required
Doctorate
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Required*
* After 2015 a Doctorate of Physical Therapy is required.
Experience
Number of Years
Type of Experience
Required/Preferred
Certification & Licensures
Certification/Licensure Type
Required/Preferred
Licensed Physical Therapist
Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Required*
Certification in Pelvic Health
Preferred
*Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date.
...Urgently Hiring Local CDL-A Drivers in Stuarts Draft, VA! Home Daily-Top 10% of Drivers Earn Up to $98,000 Annually* \n \n \n... ...package for you and your family \n ~401(k) participation \n ~ Paid time off & bonus incentives \n ~ Unlimited cash referral program...
...Veterinary Assistant Position Enthusiastic small animal/mixed animal veterinary assistant needed for our expanding practice on the beautiful Southern Oregon coast with access to the beach, redwoods and wild coastal rivers. Hiking, surfing, fishing and outdoor activities...
...Nevada State F Card is required for this position. Desired candidates will be fluent in Security Alarm Installation and Service, Access Control and CCTV. Those without prior experience need not apply. Qualifications Minimum 3 years experience Clean Background,...
...which is why our supplements are designed to work with your body, not against it. By... ...Role Overview The Business Systems & Data Analyst supports reporting, business systems, and... ...paid holidays and PTO, flexible work-from-home Fridays, wellness and fitness perks, employee...
Opening for Tier II Technician to support the NROs computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software...