What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Physical Therapist position at Plan A Health?
Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent disability after disease, injury, or loss of a body part.
They develop individualized treatment plans using techniques such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities, based on physician directives.
Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests, guiding active and passive exercises, re-educating muscles, and training gait and functional movements with equipment like ultrasound and diathermy machines.
They instruct patients on postural control, therapeutic exercises, and use of mobility aids, while monitoring and recording progress for the rehabilitation team.
Supervising assistants and aides and participating in training students or workers in physical therapy techniques may also be part of the role.
Qualifications & Skills: Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent, with a required licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory, and additional certifications such as Pelvic Health are preferred.
Experience expectations include a specified number of years in relevant practice, focusing on hands-on therapy and patient care.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, diagnostic testing, and equipment use is essential.
They develop individualized treatment plans using techniques such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities, based on physician directives.
Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests, guiding active and passive exercises, re-educating muscles, and training gait and functional movements with equipment like ultrasound and diathermy machines.
They instruct patients on postural control, therapeutic exercises, and use of mobility aids, while monitoring and recording progress for the rehabilitation team.
Supervising assistants and aides and participating in training students or workers in physical therapy techniques may also be part of the role.
Qualifications & Skills: Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent, with a required licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is mandatory, and additional certifications such as Pelvic Health are preferred.
Experience expectations include a specified number of years in relevant practice, focusing on hands-on therapy and patient care.
Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, diagnostic testing, and equipment use is essential.