Physical Therapist- Per Diem

Job description

SUMMARY: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for residents suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following functions. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: to determine physical therapy treatment required. functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs. - Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and resident's condition and medical records - Tests and measures resident's strength, motor development, sensory perception, - Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of resident data. - Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function. - Instructs, motivates, and assists resident to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. - Administers treatments involving application of physical agents. - Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. - Administers massage. - Records treatment, response, and progress in resident's ch...