What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at StaffPro Agency?
We have openings for work locations in West Orange, NJ
Part - Time
Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities:
- Restores patient’s function, alleviates pain and prevents disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.
- Provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
- Determines physical therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan by administering manual exercises, giving massages, and using equipment as necessary.
- Evaluates and record patients’ progress, modify treatment plans and try new treatments if required.
- Evaluates the use and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and observing the patient’s progress; and recommending adjustments and modifications.
- Documents patient care services by charting in-patient and department records.
- Instructs patients in proper in-home exercises and therapies.
- Educates patients and their families about the recovery process and the challenges they will face.
Physical Therapist's Qualifications/Skills:
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Pleasant bedside manner
- Motivation skills
- Time management
- Complex problem-solving skills
- Persuasion skills
- Persistence
- Service-oriented
- Instructing and teaching skills
- Basic computer skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
- DPT preferred
- Licensed as a physical therapist
- Basic life support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of one year of physical therapy experience
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