Therapy - Physical Therapy

Details

Client Name

Turning Point - Vantage - Vantage at New Bedford

Job Type

Travel

Offering

Allied

Profession

Therapy

Specialty

Physical Therapy

Job ID

27631488

Job Title

Therapy - Physical Therapy

Weekly Pay

1862.17

Shift Details

Shift

8 hour days

Scheduled Hours

Job Order Details

Start Date

07 / 22 / 2024

End Date

10 / 21 / 2024

Duration

13 Week(s)

Job Description

A Physical Therapist (PT) is a healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. Physical therapists help patients restore mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life through targeted exercises, manual therapies, and specialized techniques. They work with individuals recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, providing rehabilitation and preventative care to promote physical health and function.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assessment and Evaluation :

Conduct initial patient evaluations to assess their physical abilities, range of motion, strength, coordination, and overall mobility.

Develop personalized treatment plans based on the patient's condition, goals, and progress.

Implement various physical therapy interventions, such as strengthening exercises , range of motion exercises, balance training , manual therapy , and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation).

Educate patients on the importance of following their prescribed physical therapy regimen and explain how therapy will aid in recovery.

Work with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists, to coordinate care for patients.

Regularly assess the patient's progress and adjust the treatment plan as necessary to ensure optimal results.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting evaluations, treatments, progress, and changes in the patient's condition.

Develop and implement injury prevention programs to help patients reduce the risk of future injuries.

Advocate for patients to ensure they receive the necessary equipment and assistive devices (e.g., wheelchairs, prosthetics, walkers).

Client Details

Address

200 Hawthorn Street

City

New Bedford

State

Zip Code

02740

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