Physical Therapists
As a Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in helping patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and improve their mobility and overall physical function. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Patient Assessment: Evaluating patients’ physical abilities and limitations through comprehensive assessments and identifying individual needs and goals for rehabilitation.
- Treatment Planning: Developing personalized treatment plans that outline specific therapeutic goals, techniques, and exercises tailored to each patient’s condition.
- Therapeutic Exercises: Guiding patients through exercises and activities designed to restore strength, flexibility, and mobility, while monitoring their progress and modifying the plan as needed.
- Manual Therapy: Utilizing hands-on techniques to relieve pain, improve circulation, and enhance mobility through various manual therapy techniques.
- Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and strategies for managing pain and preventing future injuries.
- Collaboration: Working alongside other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and occupational therapists, to provide a comprehensive approach to patient care.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes, to ensure continuity of care.
This role requires strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates will be licensed to practice physical therapy and possess a passion for helping patients regain their independence and improve their quality of life.