Physical Therapist

Job Description:
Physical therapists are essential healthcare professionals dedicated to helping individuals with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities restore and enhance their physical function, mobility, and overall quality of life. They work across a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, sports facilities, schools, and home healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment:
  
  • Evaluate patients to understand their physical condition, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs.
  • Review medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and perform assessments to diagnose conditions accurately.
• Treatment Planning:
  
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments, with clear goals and objectives.
  • Tailor plans to address specific patient needs, including existing medical conditions.
• Therapeutic Interventions:
  
  • Utilize a wide range of techniques to help patients improve mobility and regain physical function.
  • Employ methods such as exercise, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation), and specialized equipment.
• Exercise Prescription:
  
  • Design customized exercise programs targeting strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination.
  • Educate patients on proper techniques and monitor their progress.
• Manual Therapy:
  
  • Perform joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and manipulation techniques to enhance mobility and alleviate pain.
• Assistive Devices:
  
  • Recommend and assist patients in using mobility aids such as crutches, canes, walkers, or orthotic devices.
• Patient Education:
  
  • Provide patients with information about their condition, treatment process, and preventive strategies.
  • Offer advice on maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
• Pain Management:
  
  • Utilize methods such as heat/cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and muscle tension relief to manage pain effectively.
• Injury Prevention:
  
  • Advise patients, particularly athletes and high-risk individuals, on injury prevention techniques and exercises.
• Monitoring Progress:
  
  • Continuously track patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Record Keeping:
  
  • Maintain comprehensive records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress for legal, clinical, and insurance purposes.
• Collaboration:
  
  • Work closely with physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Research & Continuing Education:
  
  • Stay informed on advancements in physical therapy and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care.
• Administrative Tasks:
  
  • Manage scheduling, insurance claims, and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Valid state Physical Therapy license.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Skills: Strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to develop individualized rehabilitation plans and work in a team-oriented environment.

Certification: Basic Life Support