Physical Therapist
Core
Provides therapy to patients based on patient need and medical direction, including evaluation, treatment programs, and patient/caregiver education to restore maximal function.
Role type
Physical Therapist (Outpatient Orthopedic)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation programs and adaptive equipment recommendations
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy evaluation, treatment program design, patient education, documentation, staff training, process improvement, continuing education
Preferred skills
Master's Degree, 6 months of relevant experience
Technologies
Adaptive equipment
Responsibilities
Perform evaluation procedures to assess disability level 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.