Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability after disease or injury.
They develop individualized treatment plans using techniques such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities.
Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic and functional tests, guiding patients in active/passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training with equipment.
They utilize devices like ultrasound, diathermy, and generators, administer whirlpools and heat packs, and treat wound patients as directed.
The therapist instructs on postural control, therapeutic exercises, and the use of mobility aids, while documenting patient progress for team review.
They may supervise support staff and participate in training students and staff in therapy techniques.
Qualifications & Skills: A Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) is required, with at least required licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pelvic Health are preferred, with the latter to be obtained within 90 days if not already held.
Prior experience in physical therapy is necessary, with specific experience types and duration varying based on position.
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.