Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability caused by disease, injury, or loss of a body part. Responsibilities Responsibilities include developing individualized therapy programs using exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical treatments as directed by a physician. They perform diagnostic tests on muscles, nerves, and joints, guide patients through active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training with equipment like ultrasound and diathermy devices. They evaluate and record patient progress, supervise assistants or volunteers, and may participate in training students and staff in therapy techniques. Qualifications & Skills: A Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) is required after a certain date. Candidates need a licensed Physical Therapist credential, basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and may need certifications in pelvic health. Preferred qualifications include experience in therapeutic techniques and additional certifications. Key skills include patient assessment, manual therapy, equipment operation, and team collaboration. Key duties involve initial and ongoing evaluations, treatment planning, patient education, and documentation of progress to support a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. #J-18808-Ljbffr