Therapist / Physical Therapist Job in Cape Girardeau, Missouri / Hospital
The Inpatient Physical Therapist is a licensed rehabilitation professional who is responsible for patient assessment, treatment planning, goal setting and implementation of physical therapy programs for acute care and rehab inpatients with physical disabilities or limitations.
Accurately performs initial physical therapy evaluations including ROM, manual muscle testing, functional ability testing, etc.
to identify problems needing physical therapy interventionEstablishes realistic short-term and long-term goals with time frames for acute care and rehab inpatients.
Implements physical therapy treatment which may consist of correct performance of modalities (hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, traction, electrical stimulation, massage, whirlpool and pulsed lavage), therapeutic exercise and functional training in transfers, bed mobility and gait.
Keeps accurate, concise and clear documentation of treatment including progress towards goalsCollaborates and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals, including physiciansSupervises and delegates appropriate portions of treatment to PTAs.
Performs other duties as assigned Recommended Skills Communication Manual Muscle Testing Physical Therapy Rehabilitations Ultrasound Disabilities Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Accurately performs initial physical therapy evaluations including ROM, manual muscle testing, functional ability testing, etc.
to identify problems needing physical therapy interventionEstablishes realistic short-term and long-term goals with time frames for acute care and rehab inpatients.
Implements physical therapy treatment which may consist of correct performance of modalities (hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound, traction, electrical stimulation, massage, whirlpool and pulsed lavage), therapeutic exercise and functional training in transfers, bed mobility and gait.
Keeps accurate, concise and clear documentation of treatment including progress towards goalsCollaborates and communicates effectively with other healthcare professionals, including physiciansSupervises and delegates appropriate portions of treatment to PTAs.
Performs other duties as assigned Recommended Skills Communication Manual Muscle Testing Physical Therapy Rehabilitations Ultrasound Disabilities Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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