Medical (Physiotherapist)
3 weeks ago
Job Description & Requirements
~ Specialty:
Physical Therapist
~ Discipline:
Therapy
~ Start Date: 04/07/2025
~ Duration: 13 weeks
~40 hours per week
~ Shift: 8 hours, days
~ Employment Type:
Travel
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Physical Therapist (PT) is a healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. Physical therapists help patients restore mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life through targeted exercises, manual therapies, and specialized techniques. They work with individuals recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, providing rehabilitation and preventative care to promote physical health and function.
Key Responsibilities
:
Assessment and Evaluation
:
Conduct initial patient evaluations to assess their physical abilities, range of motion, strength, coordination, and overall mobility.
Review medical history and diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) to understand the patient's condition.
Establish baseline data regarding a patient's physical capabilities to create a tailored treatment plan.
Developing Treatment Plans
:
Develop personalized treatment plans based on the patient's condition, goals, and progress.
Identify short- and long-term rehabilitation goals, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop a comprehensive treatment approach, including recommendations for surgery or medication, if necessary.
Providing Therapeutic Interventions
:
Implement various physical therapy interventions, such as
strengthening exercises
,
range of motion
exercises,
balance training
,
manual therapy
, and
modalities
(e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation).
Educate patients about proper posture, movement techniques, and body mechanics to prevent future injury.
Provide guidance and support to patients performing exercises both in the clinic and at home to ensure they are doing them correctly.
Patient Education and Support
:
Educate patients on the importance of following their prescribed physical therapy regimen and explain how therapy will aid in recovery.
Teach patients strategies to manage pain and promote physical wellness through techniques like stretching, strengthening exercises, and ergonomic modifications.
Offer guidance on lifestyle changes that may improve function, such as weight management, stress reduction, or joint protection techniques.
Collaboration and Communication
:
Work with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists, to coordinate care for patients.
Provide regular updates to the interdisciplinary team on patient progress and changes in treatment plans.
Communicate with patients and families, providing education and support throughout the treatment process.
Monitoring and Reassessing Progress
:
Regularly assess the patient's progress and adjust the treatment plan as necessary to ensure optimal results.
Document the effectiveness of therapies and make recommendations for changes based on patient feedback and observed improvements or setbacks.
Perform re-evaluations to track progress, modify goals, and ensure that treatment is advancing in the right direction.
Documentation and Reporting
:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting evaluations, treatments, progress, and changes in the patient's condition.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g.,
HIPAA ) and insurance requirements.
Complete required documentation for insurance billing, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
Prevention and Wellness
:
Develop and implement injury prevention programs to help patients reduce the risk of future injuries.
Promote physical wellness and functional independence through health education and the development of long-term fitness goals.
Encourage patients to adopt a more active lifestyle and engage in exercises that will improve their long-term health outcomes.
Advocacy and Community Resources
:
Advocate for patients to ensure they receive the necessary equipment and assistive devices (e.g., wheelchairs, prosthetics, walkers).
Guide patients in accessing community resources, support groups, and programs to continue their rehabilitation or physical wellness after discharge.
Magnet Medical Job ID #. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:Physical Therapy,07:00:00-15:00:00
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