Licensed Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistPhysical Therapists (PTs) provide a variety of medical services to help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. A physical therapist must be able to evaluate a patient's condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The PTs' goal is to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability, in order to maximize quality of life.Physical Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific physical therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Physical Therapist include (but are not limited to):Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disabilityReviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment requiredTests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programsPlans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient dataAdministers manual exercises to improve and maintain functionInstructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prosthesesAdministers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machinesEvaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximumAdministers massageAdministers traction to relieve painRecords treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants and aides.Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment settingOther Responsibilities:Complete required orientation as directed by facilityFollow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignmentFollow facility and GHR Unusual Occurrence ProtocolRespect cultural and religious practices of patientsUphold HIPAA regulationsRequired Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited PT programCurrent PT license, in good standing with the State licensing boardMinimum of one (1) year PT experience, in corresponding settingFederal-, State- and GHR-required credentials current and on fileCognitive skills as related to the positionWorking Conditions:Evening and weekend work may be required in order to fit patient schedules. The job is physically demanding. Physical Therapists are required to stand for long periods of time. They spend considerable time stooping, kneeling and crouching. PTs move heavy equipment. They assist with patient transfers and lifts or help them turn, stand or walk. To guard against back injury, they must follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting/moving patients. Physical Therapists that work in sub-acute or long-term care settings, have patients that need more assistance, therefore the job is more physically demanding, compared to PTs that work in out-patient settings.Physical Demands:Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periodsFine motor skillsVisual acuity