Physical Therapist - Pelvic PT | Full-Time | South Portland, ME
About The Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instructs patients on at-home exercises Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment Assists in training and orientation of new staff Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information
Responsibilities
- Provides evaluations including examining patients medical histories and then test and measure strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration and motor function
- Plans and prepares, treatment plans describing strategy, purpose and anticipated outcome
- Administers manual exercises, application of physical agents (ie., ultrasound, electric stimulation), massage and traction
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit often conferring with physician and other practitioners
- Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices.
- Instructs patients on at-home exercises
- Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, monthly progress notes and discharge summaries timely and completely
- Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in an accurate and timely manner
- Discharges patients from services when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide appropriate follow up care or referrals
- Keeps treatment areas clean, organized and unobstructed, cleans equipment after treatment
- Assists in training and orientation of new staff
- Assists in maintaining and updating files on patient education material
- Maintains adequate supply of inventory and organizes treatment area
- Treats all patients with respect and maintains confidentiality of patient information
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
