Job Summary
The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy to relieve pain, restore function, evaluate and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps the patient reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his or her capabilities; plans therapy programs for each patient involving physical means; such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electricity as prescribed by the referring physician; applies diagnostic and prognostic tests for muscles, nerves, and joints, and functional ability tests; directs and aides patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training using machines and weights, steps, and inclined services; makes use of equipment such as low and high volt generators, diathermy, and ultrasound machines; gives whirlpools and contrast baths and applies moist heat packs; treats burned and open wound patients as directed by the physician; directs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices; gives instructions in postural control and therapeutic exercise to be continued by the patient; performs initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and records patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team; may supervise activities of assistants, aides, and volunteer workers; may conduct or participate in training medical and nursing students, employers, and workers in physical therapy techniques and objective.
Education
Education Type | Program of Study | Required/Preferred |
High School Diploma | N/A | Required |
Doctorate | Physical Therapy (DPT) | Required* |
* After 2015 a Doctorate of Physical Therapy is required.
Experience
Number of Years | Type of Experience | Required/Preferred |
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Certification & Licensures
Certification/Licensure Type | Required/Preferred |
Licensed Physical Therapist | Required |
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification | Required* |
Certification in Pelvic Health | Preferred |
*Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date.
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