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Physical Therapist (Per Diem)

Cape Cod Healthcare

#Supervision #Healthcare #Physical Therapist #Hydrotherapy #Prosthetics #Orthotics #Patient care #Traction #Infection control

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist evaluates patient conditions, develops and implements individualized treatment programs, and administers various therapeutic interventions. They also coordinate care with physicians, supervise therapy staff, and maintain accurate patient records.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy and possess a current, unencumbered state license. The role requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and demonstrate proficiency in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.

bachelor degreeSupervisionTreatment planningHydrotherapyPatient educationResident careSafety complianceInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient evaluationClinical documentationRehabilitative therapyManual therapyPhysical therapyProsthetic adjustmentOrthotic adjustmentTraction administration

Job description

Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Plans and develops written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data.
Evaluates and tests patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates effects of treatments at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administers massage, applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology.
Administers traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, and recommends modification to Orthotist.
Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.
Administer complex treatment, such as certain types of manual exercises and functional training, and monitor administration of other treatments.
Plan, direct, and coordinate physical therapy program.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights.

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