Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels.
• Plans therapy involving physical exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Utilizes various mechanical and electrical equipment, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for interpreting and carrying out the prescription of the physician per practice act guidelines.
• Responsible for overall direction, utilization, supervision, and instruction of physical therapy assistants; support staff; volunteers and students utilized in the department.
• Assists, by providing input, with performance evaluations of assistants and support staff.
• Responsible for protection of confidential data and the safety and welfare of patients and other associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Knowledgeable of the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
• Excellent communication skills.

Experience:

• New graduates accepted; experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• Current license by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners.
• BLS (AHA only).