Responsibilities:
Consults with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons
Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
Develop an individual treatment plan
Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition
Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients' pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly
Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process
Instructs and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants in certain phases of physical therapy services they may provide to the client.
Candidate must be willing to work both Inpatient and Outpatient Physical Therapy.
Qualifications:
Active Kentucky Physical Therapy Licensure
BLS Certification
At least 1 year of experience preferred
As Needed