Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical Therapist (PT)

Bridgewater, NJ

Summary:
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 by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required

• Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment program
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
• Administers treatments involving application of physical agents
• E valuates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit
• Administers massage

• Administers traction to relieve pain

• Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer
• Instructs patient in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist

• Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university is required; Master's degree is preferred
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist.
• At least three years experience as a Physical Therapist in an occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic
• Knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support is required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support may also be required based on contract scope of services.