• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.

• Current license to practice physical therapy in Texas.

• Current driver's license with current automobile insurance.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts patients' assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

• Assist in the development of the Plan of Care.

• Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, as well as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training.

• Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore function; and maintain maximum functioning using means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity. 

• Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and applies moist packs.

• Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition.

• Instructs patients, significant others, and staff in the care and use of wheelchairs, prosthetic, and orthopedic devices; and in areas of physical therapy in which they can participate and assist the patient.

• Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes to the agency on an at least weekly basis.

• Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.

• Attends all education and in services required

• Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on patients condition at least every 60 days.

• Supervised by Director of Nurses and/or Alternate Director of Nurses

• Supervises: Other Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in their employment.