Staff Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Outpatient Manual Physical Therapist

The manual physical therapist assesses, plans, and administers medically prescribed physical therapy to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities. A core component of this role is using specialized manual therapy techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Patient evaluation : Perform detailed initial and ongoing patient examinations, including history reviews, functional tests, and manual assessments, to diagnose musculoskeletal and movement dysfunctions.
• Treatment plan development : Create and implement personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that incorporate manual therapy techniques and functional exercises to meet patient goals.
• Manual therapy application : Administer manual exercises, joint and soft-tissue mobilization, manipulation, and massage to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and restore physical function.
• Patient education : Instruct patients and their families on home exercise programs, proper body mechanics, and strategies for injury prevention.
• Documentation and charting : Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and discharge summaries in an electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Collaboration and communication : Coordinate with physicians, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to patient care.
• Supervision : Provide guidance and supervision to physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and therapy technicians, as needed.
• Maintain professionalism : Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards and maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

Clinical : Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Expertise in a variety of manual therapy techniques.

Preferred qualifications