Physical therapist

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Location

onsite, Flint, MI, United States

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Patient evaluationPhysical therapyTreatment planningPatient assessmentDifferential diagnosisMobility restorationPain managementDischarge planningSystems reviewSupervisionBLS certification

Job Description

The physical therapist will accurately assess, differentially diagnosis, and identify deficits in a patient’s ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. They develop an individualized treatment plan with patient-centered goals to reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability and work with the individual to prevent the loss of mobility.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Performs patient evaluations through the process of obtaining history, performing relevant systems review, and selecting and administering specific tests and measures to obtain data.
  • Establishes an individualized plan of care and selects treatment techniques that addresses the specific impairments identified in the evaluation and in accordance with physician orders.
  • Conducts ongoing reassessment of the patient and their response to treatment.
  • Initiates and manages the discharge plan beginning at the first visit and continuing throughout treatment.
  • Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.

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