Physical Therapist, Ortho

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 regulations.

Education / Experience

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.

• Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy required, Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
• 2 years of physical therapist experience preferred
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Florida