- Professional
- Office in Falmouth
- Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
- Plans and develops written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data.
- Evaluates and tests patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
- Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
- Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
- Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
- Evaluates effects of treatments at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Administers massage, applying knowledge of massage techniques and body physiology.
- Administers traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
- Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
- Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, and recommends modification to Orthotist.
- Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
- Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.
- Administer complex treatment, such as certain types of manual exercises and functional training, and monitor administration of other treatments.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate physical therapy program.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident’s rights.
- Performs other work related duties as assigned or requested.
- Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects JML’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university.
- Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist in this state.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy procedures.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the physical therapy service.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and meet all other Physical and Sensory requirements of the job.
