Physical Therapist

Benchmark Therapy and Rehab•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. The role establishes treatment plans and uses methods such as exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain and help increase mobility. The therapist works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and treating therapists, and monitors, documents, and reports patient progress while communicating relevant health information to appropriate health care team members. The position requires a state license to practice physical therapy and reports to the manager of clinical services.

Requirements

State license to practice physical therapy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment.
Establish treatment plans and provide treatment using exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
Work cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and treating therapists.
Monitor, document, and report patients’ progress.
Communicate needed patient health information to appropriate health care team members.