Therapy - Physical Therapy
- Full-time
Details
Client Name
Heritage Manor West Nursing Home
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
Physical Therapy
Job ID
34189328
Job Title
Therapy - Physical Therapy
Weekly Pay
$1650.0
Shift Details
Shift
4x8 hour days
Scheduled Hours
32
Job Order Details
Start Date
12 / 15 / 2025
End Date
03 / 14 / 2026
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
City
Shreveport
State
LA
Zip Code
71129
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