Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part.
Key Responsibilities: Plan and conduct therapy programs using exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities; perform diagnostic and functional tests; guide patients in active/passive exercises, gait, and functional training; utilize specialized equipment; treat wounds; instruct patients on the use of assistive devices; document patient progress; supervise staff or students as needed.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (post-2015), licensed physical therapist certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), and optionally pelvic health certification. Experience expectations include specific years and types of experience, with a preference for additional certifications.
Key Requirements: Strong knowledge of therapy techniques, ability to evaluate and document patient progress, and effective patient education skills. Certification in pelvic health and licensure are preferred. Must obtain required certifications within ninety days if not already held.