Role Overview:
The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability due to disease, injury, or loss. They develop personalized treatment plans using exercises, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities. Key duties include conducting diagnostic tests, guiding active and passive exercises, managing prosthetic and orthotic devices, and educating patients on postural control and therapeutic exercises. They perform initial and re-evaluations, document progress, and may supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers. Additionally, they participate in training medical staff and students.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Must hold a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (post-2015) or equivalent; a high school diploma is sufficient for some experience.
- Experience: Varies by role, with specific requirements for number of years and type of experience.
- Certifications & Licenses: Licensed Physical Therapist required; certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pelvic Health (preferred). Must obtain licensure within 90 days of start.
- Skills: Proficiency in diagnostic testing, therapeutic techniques, patient education, and equipment operation.
- Required certifications include BLS and licensure as a Physical Therapist.
- Preferred certifications: Pelvic Health.
- Must be licensed and obtain necessary certifications within specified timeframes.