Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in San Angelo, TX seeks a Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy to alleviate pain, restore function, and prevent disability. You will develop individualized therapy programs using exercise, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic tests, guiding patients through exercises, supervising staff or training students, and documenting progress for ongoing

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred: Pelvic Health certification.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized therapy programs.
• Conduct diagnostic and functional tests; guide active/passive exercises.
• Utilize gait training and functional training with equipment.
• Treat burns and wounds; instruct on mobility aids.
• Promote postural control and therapeutic exercises for ongoing care.
• Perform initial and re-evaluations; document patient progress; supervise staff/train students.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy techniques

Staff supervision

Equipment operation

Patient education/instruction

Education

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

Role Overview

The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to alleviate pain, restore function, evaluate, and prevent disability following illness, injury, or loss of a body part. They develop individualized therapy programs using techniques such as exercise, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities, as prescribed by physicians. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic and functional tests, guiding patients through active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training with various equipment. They also treat burns and wounds, instruct on the use of mobility aids, and promote postural control and therapeutic exercises for ongoing patient care. Additionally, they perform initial and re-evaluations, document patient progress, and may supervise staff or train students and workers in therapy techniques.

Role Overview

The Physical Therapist provides medically prescribed therapy to alleviate pain, restore function, evaluate, and prevent disability following illness, injury, or loss of a body part. They develop individualized therapy programs using techniques such as exercise, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electrical modalities, as prescribed by physicians. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic and functional tests, guiding patients through active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training with various equipment. They also treat burns and wounds, instruct on the use of mobility aids, and promote postural control and therapeutic exercises for ongoing patient care. Additionally, they perform initial and re-evaluations, document patient progress, and may supervise staff or train students and workers in therapy techniques.

Qualifications & Skills

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred: Certification in Pelvic Health.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic techniques, patient assessment, and equipment use.
• Ability to instruct and supervise patients and staff effectively.