Role OverviewAdministers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries or diseases to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Reviews patient data and develops treatment programs. Evaluates patient's strength, motor development, and respiratory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
What You Will Do
Administers manual exercises, instructs patients, and evaluates treatment effects. Confers with physicians and other practitioners to integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient care. Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to Resident's rights.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, a current license to practice, and the ability to make independent decisions. Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy procedures and possess leadership and supervisory ability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
- current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts
- ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- ability to make independent decisions
- knowledge of physical therapy procedures
- leadership and supervisory ability
- ability to plan, organize, and interpret programs, goals, and policies
- patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition
- ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition
- ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
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