Physical Therapist

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited PT program

Current PT license, in good standing with the State Licensing board

Federal-State - and GHR required credentials current on file

Cognitive skills as related to the position

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.

Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required

Test and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data

Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses

Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines

Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum

Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer