Job Description

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for residents suffering
from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and
prevent disability by performing the following functions.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and resident's condition and medical records
  to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures resident's strength, motor development, sensory perception,
  functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of resident data.
• Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists resident 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.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Administers massage.
• Records treatment, response, and progress in resident's chart or enters information into computer.
• Instructs resident and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotics.
• Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional resident information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of resident's health care.
• Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, Tech’s and students.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.

• Plans and develops physical therapy research programs and participates in conducting research.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In the Rehab Department, this role is responsible for supervising Rehab Techs, PTAs, and students.

QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in science allied health from four-year college or university; or one to
two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Florida Licensed Physical Therapist