Physical Therapist Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate provides for his or her patients and exceeding expectations. As a Physical Therapist you will assist helping individuals and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. If you are an accountable and reliable individual who truly cares about the well-being of others, then we would like to meet you!

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Providing monitoring and educational programs to staff
Creating, administering and organizing individualized plans of treatment for patients
Inputting the charges for services provided to patients in our computer system
Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
- Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
- Participating in workshops and in-service meetings with staff
- Maintaining records and documentation on the patients

Requirements & Skills 1

Job summary 2

The Physical Therapist provides and coordinates comprehensive physical therapy care to patients through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning, education, and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with Physical Therapy Standards of Practice. Work includes indirect patient care activities such as; documentation, scheduling, family training, attendance at rounds, interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participation in staff meetings, ordering supplies, and contributing to continuous quality control and performance improvement. Incumbents are also accountable for responding effectively to legal, patient rights, safety, maintenance, and emergency situations; participating in continuing education, staff development, self-directed learning and overseeing the performance of and providing performance feedback of staff, aides, students, volunteers as requested.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Performs patient assessment/data collection, interprets findings and formulates treatment plans.
Implements and updates therapeutic plan of care and treatment based on patient needs throughout patient’s course of care.
Completes all required documentation, in an accurate and thorough manner, of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with FHS documentation standard.

Requirements & Skills 2

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Program and completion of Clinical Fieldwork.
Knowledge and experience in rehabilitation, orthopedic, medical/surgical settings that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferred.

Job summary 3

We are working with our client to find an outgoing, licensed physical therapist to fill a permanent opening. Interested candidates should hold a current license/registration in PT and be a graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy. The general caseload is post-op/ortho, stroke, shoulder rehab, and sports medicine.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Provide quality outpatient physical therapy services from teens to geriatric
Evaluate and assess your patients to establish functional, measurable goals that promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Realize your own potential to achieve your goals and overall excellence.
- Advise and consult with the family and/or other caregivers as indicated to promote the client' s level of progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and plan for discharge.
- Participate in educating the client and the family or other caregivers to promote the client' s progress toward mutually agreed upon goals.

Requirements & Skills 3

Outgoing personality
Experienced PT or New Grads Accepted
- Degree from PT Accredited College
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team setting
- Provide a quality customer service focus and an enthusiastic attitude

Job summary 4

As a Physical Therapist, your success is measured by outcomes. You directly help your patients restore function, improve mobility, prevent or limit physical disabilities, and promote their overall fitness and health. You work hard to make sure they are able to live their lives to the fullest. That’s a pretty important job and that’s why are looking for passionate PT’s to join our team.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Conduct patient evaluations
Develop appropriate individual treatment plans
- Comprehensive discharge planning for physical therapy patients
- Help patients prevent, manage, and improve their conditions
- Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments

Requirements & Skills 4

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy School with any of the following degrees or combination of these degrees: BS, MS, MPT or DPT
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say “Professional Level-with AED”, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Job summary 5

We are looking for experienced physical therapists to join our team part-time and treat patients.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
Provide patients with therapeutic exercise programs help improve motion and mobility
Motivate patients asynchronously during treatment period in order to help them achieve the best compliance possible
Give patients information and training to reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
- Consult and practice with other health professionals
- Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
- Document patient care services

Requirements & Skills 5

Proven work experience as a physical therapist
Intensive education and clinical expertise
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
Current knowledge of treatment practices
Drive to continually learn and grow
Professional behaviour
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Valid license to practice physical therapy in one or more states
- Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

Job summary 6

We are looking for a physical therapist who demonstrates compassion, empathy, and commitment to patients and co-workers, provides exceptional care and contributes to team efforts. A candidate who enjoys working with a wide range of patients, from teenagers to the elderly, and who will take the extra step for their patients when needed will be a great fit. You would be responsible for coordinating care with other healthcare professionals as needed to restore patients to their prior level of function or a level of function that will allow them to attain greater independence and have a better quality of life.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state guidelines.
Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial, and ongoing evaluations, including short and long term goals, collaboration with other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
Implement a Plan of Care, hold patients accountable for consistency and adjust the schedule and plan according to patient progress.
Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of function, while setting goals to improve in these areas, and scaling treatment to patient abilities and attainable outcomes.
Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, facility staff and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.
- Develop a post-treatment plan to continue their improved quality of life.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
- Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Requirements & Skills 6

Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Experience in providing a wide range of PT techniques and services
- Knowledge of responsible use of facility equipment, best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.
- Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs
- A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook, and the ability to motivate patients to push their limits in a responsible, safe and effective way.

Job summary 7

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function. The Physical Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy.

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Job summary 8

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to provide a variety of medical services that help individuals who have been injured or physically affected by illness to recover or improve function. A Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate a patient s condition and devise a customized physical rehabilitation and treatment plan. The PTs goal is to develop, maintain, and restore maximum movement and functional ability in order to maximize quality of life.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Requirements & Skills 8

Graduate of an accredited PT program
- Current PT license in good standing with the State licensing board
- Two plus years of PT experience preferred but not required
- Orthopedic experience preferred but not required

Job summary 9

We are currently seeking experienced therapists to join our organization and become a part of our progressive team!

Duties & Responsibilities 9

To provide quality physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards
To evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and develop a treatment plan that includes a target list, short-term and long-term goals
To communicate and interact professionally and effectively with residents, their families, and team members

Requirements & Skills 9

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Successful completion of the National Certification examination for PT
Have current license or is license-eligible for the State of practice

Job summary 10

As a Physical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
- Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
- Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
- Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.

Requirements & Skills 10

Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred

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