Physical Therapist (PT- Temporary Full-time

Shannon Medical Center; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center in Texas seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability. You will plan individualized treatment programs, utilize modalities, and supervise assistants as part of a rehabilitation team.

Requirements include licensure as a Physical Therapist, BLS certification, and the ability to work with patients across a broad range of ages and conditions. Pelvic health certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required; after 2015 a DPT is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and conduct medically prescribed Physical Therapy to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent disability.
• Plan therapy programs for each patient involving exercises, manual therapy, and equipment as prescribed.
• Apply diagnostic and prognostic tests for muscles, nerves, joints, and functional ability.
• Direct and aid patients in exercises, gait training, and use of assistive devices; supervise assistants and volunteers.
• May train medical and nursing students; conduct or participate in patient education and therapy planning.

Education

High School Diploma

Doctorate Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Summary

The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed Physical Therapy to relieve pain, restore function, evaluate and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps the patient reach maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his or her capabilities; plans therapy programs for each patient involving physical means; such as exercise, massage, manual therapy, heat, water, light, and electricity as prescribed by the referring physician; applies diagnostic and prognostic tests for muscles, nerves, and joints, and functional ability tests; directs and aides patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training using machines and weights, steps, and inclined services; makes use of equipment such as low and high volt generators, diathermy, and ultrasound machines; gives whirlpools and contrast baths and applies moist heat packs; treats burned and open wound patients as directed by the physician; directs patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, braces, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices; gives instructions in postural control and therapeutic exercise to be continued by the patient; performs initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and records patient’s progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team; may supervise activities of assistants, aides, and volunteer workers; may conduct or participate in training medical and nursing students, employers, and workers in physical therapy techniques and objective.

Education

• Education Type
• Program of Study
• Required/Preferred
• High School Diploma
• N/A
• Required
• Doctorate
• Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Required*
• * After 2015 a Doctorate of Physical Therapy is required.

Experience

• Number of Years
• Type of Experience
• Required/Preferred
• Certification & Licensures
• Certification/Licensure Type
• Required/Preferred
• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Required*
• Certification in Pelvic Health
• Preferred
• *Must obtain within ninety (90) days of