Per Diem Physical Therapist
$104,062–$116,646 year
On-siteChelsea, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Perform and document initial exams to assess patient data, identify problems, and establish diagnoses prior to treatment. Review physician referrals and medical records to determine required therapies, then conduct tests evaluating strength, motor development, sensory perception, and respiratory or circulatory efficiency. Design and implement individualized physical therapy programs aimed at maintaining, improving, or restoring physical function while administering manual exercises, massage, and traction. Set specific treatment goals, track progress, and outline reevaluation plans, continuously evaluating treatment effects to adjust interventions as needed. Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises and home care routines to promote continued recovery, collaborating with medical practitioners to develop and assess treatment plans. Record prognosis, treatment plans, and progress in medical records while ensuring compliance with all professional, ethical, and legal standards.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
- At least 1 year of experience as a physical therapist
- Current Physical Therapist state license
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to lift and move objects, weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance
- Adequate visual acuity to perform job functions, including examining patients and reading information from printed sources or computer screens
- Ability to perform job duties in-person and via phone communication
- Must be available for weekend shifts
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