PT - Physical Therapist
Company: Direct Staffing Inc
Location: Danbury
Posted on: February 22, 2021
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Job Description:
The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and
delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
S/he identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other
disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. S/he
implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore,
reinforce, and enhance performance. The Physical Therapist also
instructs, educates, and trains patients and caregivers in those
skills and functions essential for promoting independence and
productivity, in-- 1. Screens, examines and evaluates patients,
including history, systems review, and application of appropriate
tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets
examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify
impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the
time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications
and design and plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals
and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers,
implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all
related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.
Services such as therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity
conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body
mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait
and locomotion training, neuromotor development training,
relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training; functional
training; manual therapy; airway clearance techniques;
integumentary repair and protection; use of electrotherapeutic,
physical agent and mechanical modalities.-- 2. Supervises Physical
Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support
personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and
professional standards.-- 3. Designs, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
including orthotics and prosthetics.-- 4. Attends and contributes
to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.--
5. Puts Patient Service first: ensures that patients and families
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.-- 6. Instructs patient in the skills and techniques
required for participation in mobility activities, and evaluates
patient progress, attitudes and behavior as related to
rehabilitative potential.-- Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:-- 1.
Hold a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice,
or proof of license eligibility.-- 2. A Master's degree in Physical
Therapy or a related field.-- --a. For individuals who completed
appropriate Physical Therapy education prior to January 1, 2002,
with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice
or proof of license eligibility, a Bachelor's degree in Physical
Therapy (or related field), plus five (5) years of progressively
responsible experience in Physical Therapy will be accepted in lieu
of the Master's degree.-- --b. A foreign-degree equivalent to the
first professional degree, consistent with state licensing rules,
will be accepted in lieu of Master's degree.-- Additional
Information All your information will be kept confidential
according to EEO guidelines.
Direct Staffing Inc
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