Updated: 5/26/2012
Physical Therapist (PT)Allentown, PA
Take Care Health Systems , the platform of Walgreen's Health and Wellness division, is an innovative organization that provides the American workforce with the benefits of improved wellness and preventive care. We operate on-site employee health centers, pharmacies and fitness centers for many of the country's largest corporations and federal agencies.
We now have an opportunity for a 16 hour a week PHYSICAL THERAPIST to join our NEW team in Allentown, PA !
Responsibilities:
Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties
Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data
Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches and canes
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit
Administers traction to relieve pain.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into electronic medical record
Instructs patient in treatment procedures to be continued at home
Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care
Requirements
Master's degree is preferred. At least three years experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
Current training in Basic Life Support is required
Requirements Requirements :
Master's degree is preferred. At least three years experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed as a Physical Therapist
Current training in Basic Life Support is required
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