Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent disability after disease, injury, or loss of a body part.
Key Responsibilities: Develops individualized treatment plans using exercises, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities. Performs diagnostic tests on muscles, nerves, and joints, and guides patients in active/passive exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices. Manages equipment such as ultrasound and diathermy machines, and treats wound patients as directed. Provides patient education on postural control and therapeutic exercises, and records progress for review. May supervise staff and participate in training students and staff in therapy techniques.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (post-2015) with a valid license and BLS certification. Experience expectations include a minimum of one year, with preference for pelvic health certification and additional experience in muscle, nerve, or joint testing. Basic knowledge of equipment and therapeutic techniques is essential. Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement therapy programs, and communicate effectively with the rehabilitation team and patients.