Physical Therapist

793 Johnsonburg Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
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Description
Evaluate through specialty tests and develop a plan of treatment for the patient upon referral and/or consult with physician and give recommendations as to the type of treatment, which is indicated per patient diagnosis. Perform treatment procedures following prescribed methods and observes treatment effect; recommends change to physician if indicated. Maintains current records pertinent to patient treatment, recording treatment effect, patient's progress and discharge summary on depart record.
Tasks
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Developing treatment plans
- Implementing therapeutic exercises
- Educating patients and caregivers
- Documenting progress and outcomes
Qualifications / Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution relating to physical therapy procedures and therapy required
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Pennsylvania