Orthopedic Physical Therapist

DayToDay Health; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health in Fort Worth, TX seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver medically prescribed therapy with the goal of reducing pain and restoring function. The role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop individualized programs using exercise, manual therapy, heat, ultrasound, and electrical modalities, while documenting progress and supporting staff education and training.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required; timing dependent per regulatory guidelines.
• Licensed Physical Therapist credential required to practice.
• BLS certification required for patient safety.
• Pelvic health certifications may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized therapy programs using exercise, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical treatments as directed by a physician.
• Perform diagnostic tests on muscles, nerves, and joints; guide active and passive exercises, gait, and functional training with equipment like ultrasound and diathermy devices.
• Evaluate and record patient progress; supervise assistants or volunteers; participate in training students and staff in therapy techniques.
• Record progress to support a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and contribute to treatment planning and documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Manual therapy

Equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed Physical Therapist credential

BLS certification

Pelvic health certifications

Tools

Ultrasound

Diathermy devices

Job description

Role Overview:

The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability caused by disease, injury, or loss of a body part.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include developing individualized therapy programs using exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical treatments as directed by a physician. They perform diagnostic tests on muscles, nerves, and joints, guide patients through active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training with equipment like ultrasound and diathermy devices.

They evaluate and record patient progress, supervise assistants or volunteers, and may participate in training students and staff in therapy techniques.

Qualifications & Skills:

A Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) is required after a certain date. Candidates need a licensed Physical Therapist credential, basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and may need certifications in pelvic health. Preferred qualifications include experience in therapeutic techniques and additional certifications.

Key skills include patient assessment, manual therapy, equipment operation, and team collaboration.

Key duties involve initial and ongoing evaluations, treatment planning, patient education, and documentation of progress to support a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.