Physical Therapist -- PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities :

• Consults with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
• Develop an individual treatment plan
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly
• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process
• Instructs and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants in certain phases of physical therapy services they may provide to the client.
• Candidate must be willing to work both Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapy.

Qualifications:

• Active Kentucky Physical Therapy Licensure
• BLS Certification
• At least 1 year of experience preferred