Physical Therapist
Core
Provide outpatient physical therapy assessment, treatment planning, and direct care for patients with hand and upper extremity conditions, including post-surgical and conservative care.
Role type
Physical Therapist (Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist)
Builds
Rehabilitation programs and functional recovery for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Hand & Upper Extremity
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment plan development, post-surgical care, conservative care, documentation, goal setting, supervision of assistants
Preferred skills
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification, mentoring experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assess patients to develop treatment plans, review physician referrals and medical records, provide direct patient care per protocols, document findings and progress, supervise assistants and rehabilitation technicians, implement physical therapy treatment programs, communicate with patients/caregivers and physicians
Seniority
Open to new or recent graduates