Orthopedic Physical Therapist - Pelvic Health Job at Shannon Health, San Angelo, TX

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  • Shannon Health
  • San Angelo, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job 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 start date.

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