Physical Therapist

The physical therapist will accurately assess,differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient's ability to moveand perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment planwith patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and preventdisability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

• Performs patient evaluations through the processof obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting andadministering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
• Establishes an individualized plan of care andselects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identifiedin the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
• Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient andtheir response to treatment.
• Initiates and manages the discharge planbeginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
• Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff andstudents consistent with state laws and department policy.

• Graduate of an accredited program of physicaltherapy.
• Current state Board of Physical Therapylicensure.
• BLS certification.

• One year of physical therapist experience.