Physical Therapist-Lic Applt (#TH6201)
$37.31-$45.35 Hourly / $6,467.51-$7,861.30 Monthly / $77,610.22-$94,335.71 Yearly

Under immediate supervision, learns to perform diagnostic and therapeutic therapy techniques for a variety of disabling conditions.

This is a temporary license applicant position. An employee in this position learns to perform a variety of physical therapy services, including patient assessment, planning, treatment, related documentation, and communication. Incumbents work under the direct and immediate supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

• Conducts physical therapy evaluations and interprets findings. 
• Plans and implements physical therapeutic treatments for patients; establishes appropriate treatment goals; uses equipment properly. 
• Coordinates treatment programs with physicians, nurses, professional and para-professional staff. 
• Records information on patient charts, maintains accurate records, and prepares written reports. 
• Attends staff meetings and patient conferences; participates in in-service and staff development class.

Education: Graduation from a Physical Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and completion of a clinical internship in physical therapy; OR completion of a program that has been deemed acceptable by the state board as an approved program.

Current physical therapy theory, principles, methods, and equipment used in physical therapy; anatomy and physiology; basic principles of psychology and physiological problems of persons with disabling conditions; medical terminology; basic medical record keeping; basic computer operations, including pertinent software.

Organize and implement physical therapy treatment programs; conduct individual and group treatment programs; interpret and adapt physician’s orders and/or written reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, parents, caregivers, staff, and others; utilize computers and office automation equipment; complete accurate medical records and/or charts.

Mobility – operation of a data entry device; frequent standing for long periods; constant walking; occasional pushing/pulling; frequent bending/squatting; Lifting – occasional lifting of 5 to 50 pounds; restraining, lifting/turning, transferring people; Vision – frequent color perception; occasional eye/hand coordination, peripheral vision and depth perception; frequent reading; Dexterity – frequent holding and occasional repetitive motion; frequent reaching, grasping and writing; occasional manual operation of equipment and hand tools Hearing/Talking – constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone; frequent hearing on the telephone and hearing faint sounds. Special Requirements – may require occasional overtime; may require weekend or evening work; Emotional/Psychological – occasional emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; occasional exposure to depression and psychiatric disorders in patients, constant public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required; Environmental – occasional exposure to noise; may be exposed to varied indoor temperatures, occasional exposure to cleaning agents.