Job Information
Bear Mountain Health Care Physical Therapist PT PRN in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Physical Therapist
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited PT program
Current PT license, in good standing with the State Licensing board
Minimum of one (1) year PT experience, in corresponding setting
Federal-State - and GHR required credentials current on file
Cognitive skills as related to the position
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
Test and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer