Physical Therapist PT

PRN Physical Therapists Needed at this facility in West Springfield MA.Position RequirementsGraduate of an accredited PT programCurrent PT license, in good standing with the State Licensing boardFederal-State - and GHR required credentials current on fileCognitive skills as related to the positionPosition ResponsibilitiesPlans 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.Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment requiredTest 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 dataInstructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as non-manual exercise, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prosthesesAdministers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machinesEvaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximumRecords treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer