Physical Therapist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.•Harlan, KY

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist conducts and supervises physical therapy programs to help patients achieve their maximum possible physical performance, prevent disability, and teach patients, family members, and significant others to function within the scope of any permanent physical disability. The work location may vary depending on facility needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy approved by either the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the American Physical Therapy Association.
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a physical therapist in the state where employed.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision for the Physical Therapy department in the absence of a Director of Physical Therapy.
Provides direct physical therapy treatment, including exercise, gait training, activities of daily living, muscle re-education, and modalities, in accordance with physician's orders.
Evaluates patients from a physical therapy standpoint.
Supervises physical therapy treatments provided by Physical Therapy Workers.
Records patient responses to treatment and continually reevaluates patients' physical status.
Evaluates and adjusts equipment used by patients and personnel.
Maintains communication with physicians, nursing, and other appropriate departments regarding physical therapy treatments.
Trains patients' families in rehabilitation techniques to be administered at home.
Assists patients and families in setting goals and making adaptations to the home environment consistent with patients' capabilities and limitations.
Provides in-service education and consultation on physical therapy procedures and techniques to other members of the health care team to help plan for total patient needs.
Assists in clinical education of students or faculty as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.