Physical Therapist

Job Position: Physical Therapist Duration: Contract Location: Fulton, MO Responsibilities Provide physical therapy services through various modalities such as heat, cold light, air, water, sound, electricity, massage, mobilization, bronchopulmonary hygiene, exercise and gait training with or without assistive devices. Perform initial physical therapy evaluation and assessment for each consumer requiring physical therapy services. Formulating a treatment plan for the consumer based on the initial assessment with goals and objectives aimed at correcting or reducing disability or pain or restoring lost function. Providing direct physical therapy services, as directed by the state agency, which shall focus on posture, locomotion, strength, endurance, cardiopulmonary function, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility and functional abilities in daily living skills. Providing indirect physical therapy services, as directed by the state agency, which shall include routine monitoring and documentation of the consumer's progress following assessment and recommendations at each physical therapy session. Providing in-service training for state agency personnel, as requested by the state agency, in the area including, but not limited to assessment and training in locomotion, including the use of orthotic, prosthetic and/or assistive devices. Providing physical therapy education and instruction to the consumer and the consumer's family, as requested by the state agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr