Physical Therapist
Core
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction, performing evaluations to assess disability levels and creating treatment programs to restore maximal function.
Role type
Physical Therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation outcomes and functional recovery
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient evaluation, treatment program design, patient/caregiver education, adaptive equipment arrangement, documentation, staff training, continuing education
Preferred skills
Master's Degree, 6 months of relevant experience
Technologies
Adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Perform evaluation procedures to assess disability and create treatment plans; Provide treatment and education to restore function; Document evaluation and treatment in compliance with standards; Instruct and train rehabilitation staff and students; Participate in process improvement and program development; Demonstrate productivity standards; Improve skills through continuing education.