Physical Therapist: Full Time
Company: Broadview Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Greeley
Posted on: January 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist (PT)Pay rate: $38 - $41 PT Job SummaryThe
Physical therapist (PT) evaluates and treats residents and patients
with temporary or long-term physical disabilities to relieve pain,
restore function, and promote healing by applying the therapeutic
properties of exercise, heat, ultrasound, massaged and other forms
of treatment. Under a physician's orders, the therapist performs
his or her duties within their scope of practice and federal
guidelines
PT QualificationsBachelor's degree plus five years of experience in
Physical Therapy or Master's/Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
(please note, no additional experience required with attainment of
Master's/Doctorate Degree)One year of clinical experience is
preferred.Current license to practice Physical Therapy issued by
the state where applicable.
PT Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesReviews physicians'
referrals and patent's conditions and medical records to determine
in consultation with the physician, the appropriate physical
therapy treatment(s) required.Evaluates plans and administers
medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients
suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases
related to neuromuscular and musculoskeletal systems to improve or
restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. Provides
treatment in accordance with the patient's plan of care.Tests and
measures patients' muscle strength, motor development, range of
motion, coordination, sensory perception, functional capacity and
respiratory/circulatory efficiency.Maintains patient records,
recording treatment, response, and progress in patient
charts.Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts
treatment to achieve maximum benefit.Administers treatments for the
specific needs of the patient including any of the following:o
Application of physical agents, using equipment, such as
hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet
and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.o Administration of
massage, massage techniques, and body physiology.o Application of
traction equipment to relieve pain.Conducts home assessments as
needed to ensure the patient is being discharged to an appropriate
and safe environment.Timely, accurately and ethically completes
required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and
state and/or federal regulations.
PT Benefits:
Keywords: Broadview Health & Rehabilitation Center, Greeley , Physical Therapist: Full Time, Healthcare , Greeley, Colorado
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