Physical Therapist

Job description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of disabilities, injuries, rehabilitation, and diseases as related to functional impairments. The Physical Therapist uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve quality of life. Evaluates and treats disabilities, injuries, and diseases as related to functional impairments Helps patient develop or regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts, practice in functional, prevocational, vocational, and homemaking skills, activities of daily living, and sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities, directing aides, technicians, and assistants Uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to promote functional independence and improve the quality of life for the patient Delegates the plan of care to assistive personnel and monitors quality of care Evaluates results of physical therapy by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending and implementing adjustments and modifications Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regul...