Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Role Overview: The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent disability after disease, injury, or loss of a body part.
Responsibilities include: Planning and conducting therapy programs using exercise, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities; performing diagnostic tests on muscles, nerves, and joints; guiding patients through active and passive exercises, gait training, and muscle re-education; utilizing equipment such as ultrasound and diathermy machines; treating wounds and burns; instructing on the use of mobility aids and orthotic devices; conducting initial evaluations and tracking patient progress;

supervising assistants and volunteers; and contributing to training sessions for students and staff.
Qualifications & Skills:

• Requires a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) after 2015.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Optional certifications in pelvic health preferred.
• Experience in active patient rehabilitation and working with various equipment.
• Strong assessment, communication, and instructional skills.