Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, as prescribed by physician. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability tests. Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces. Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs. Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, standers, braces, crutches, and prosthetic and orthoptic devices. Gives instruction in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient. Develops, instruct and monitor home exercise program. Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carries out a regime of therapeutic exercises. Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by other members of the rehabilitative team. Maintains department records, reports, and patient records. Utilizes proper documentation as required, including daily patient notes utilizing SOAP format.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level