Physical Therapist 1
Core
Provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients with impairments, functional disabilities, or changes in physical function resulting from injury, disease, or other causes to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disabilities.
Role type
Physical Therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation and wellness programs
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, documenting patient interactions, educating patients and families, utilizing treatment tools and equipment, collaborating with healthcare teams, orienting and directing assistants
Preferred skills
Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record systems, rehabilitation equipment, durable medical equipment, mobility devices, patient lift equipment, physical agents, exercise equipment
Responsibilities
Evaluates new patients and establishes goals; Develops appropriate treatment plans; Documents evaluations and treatments daily; Educates patients and families on medical conditions and home activities; Communicates with physicians to suggest treatment revisions; Maintains productivity and adjusts schedule for clinic needs; Participates in quality and safety improvement activities; Orients and directs work activities for assistants.