Physical Therapist: PRN
Company: Poudre Canyon Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist (PT)Pay rate: $42-$46
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
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 patient is being discharge 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: Full Time Only
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