Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability after injury, disease, or loss of a body part.
Key Responsibilities: Conducts initial and re-evaluations, plans individualized therapy programs utilizing exercises, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities. Guides patients in active/passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training with equipment. Performs diagnostic tests on muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability assessments. Manages equipment such as ultrasound, diathermy, whirlpools, and contrast baths. Provides patient education on device use, postural control, and therapeutic exercises. May supervise assistants, aides, volunteers, and participate in training students and staff.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (post-2015) or equivalent, with licensure as a Physical Therapist. Candidates must hold valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and obtain certification in pelvic health within 90 days. Experience in musculoskeletal, neurological, or rehabilitation settings is preferred. Strong knowledge of therapy techniques, equipment, and patient care standards is essential.
Certifications & Licensures: Must be a licensed Physical Therapist, with required BLS certification, and preferred pelvic health certification. Certification in pelvic health should be obtained within 90 days of employment.