Physical Therapist
Core
Assess patients, develop treatment plans, and provide direct physical therapy care for orthopedic injuries to the spine and extremities.
Role type
Physical Therapist (Outpatient Orthopedic)
Builds
Individualized physical therapy treatment programs
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, treatment plan development, manual therapy, exercise prescription, documentation, care coordination
Preferred skills
Outpatient orthopedic experience, McKenzie method, sports rehabilitation, supervision of assistants
Technologies
Electronic health records, workers' compensation reporting systems
Responsibilities
Review physician referrals and medical records to determine treatment needs; implement physical therapy treatment programs; document findings, progress, and discharge summaries; supervise rehabilitation technicians; communicate with patients, caregivers, and physicians.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC