Available Opportunities
Physical Therapist:
Responsibilities:
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Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
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Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
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Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
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Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
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Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
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Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
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Administers physical therapy treatments by giving massages, manual therapy, strengthening and stretching exercise, applying physical agents like moist packs, TENS, electric stimulation, and ultrasound machines; directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
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Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
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Inform patients and refer to appropriate practitioners when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy.
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Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
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Advising the patient and family about in-home treatment options and exercises
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Maintains patient confidence and protects medical record by keeping information confidential.
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Bachelor Degree is required in Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy or Kinesiology.
Aide
Responsibilities:
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Prepares patient for physical therapy – welcoming, comforting and assisting in providing high quality treatment
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Display excellent customer service skills
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Follow the plan of care established for the patient by the therapist
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Assist the therapists with non-clinical tasks and do whatever is needed to accommodate and support the patient’s success in therapy
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Assist patient with light exercises and strengthening techniques
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Maintain a pleasant and professional relationship with patients
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Prepare and keep treatment areas clean and organized
Required Skills and Qualifications
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High School diploma or equivalent
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Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association
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Ability to supervise Physical Therapy modalities and exercise programs safely and according to accepted standards
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Excellent customer service skills
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Clear and concise communication skills and professional telephone skill
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One-year Physical Therapy Aide experience or related patient care experience
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Completion of medical receptionist training program or equivalent medial office training/experience
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Computer experience
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Bilingual (English/Spanish)