ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

　　· Performs a wide range of physical therapy; provides education and therapeutic intervention

　　· Utilizes evaluation techniques to determine patient functional level

　　· Evaluate and treat all levels of acute and chronic conditions

　　· Plans, coordinates, and implements goal-oriented group treatment programs;

　　· Applies the use of therapeutic modalities and techniques for the purpose of on-going treatment

　　· Provides education on injury/disease to patients/family

　　· Develops appropriate evaluation and treatment plans.

　　· Provides orientation on physical therapy procedures for staff and patients

　　· Participates in healthcare team in providing consultation services

　　· Planning and carrying out a full range of treatment where therapeutic objectives are complex and the procedures involved require the application of highly specialized skills and knowledge; assess, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of neuro and musculoskeletal disorders of diverse complexity; develop advanced techniques to address specific physical therapy requirements, restore maximum health, and functional independence through use of modalities, manual therapy, specialized equipment, and/or education.

　　Required Skills

　　REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

　　· To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

　　REQUIRED EDUCATION:

　　· Education: A graduate or higher level degree that included:

　　o A physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a professional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

　　o Completion of the clinical requirements prescribed by the school.

　　· Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physical Therapist from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and must have passed the National Physical Therapy Examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).

　　WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　· Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

　　· Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

　　· Required to respond to any medical emergency within the clinic, where a fast walk or job may be necessary to provide assistance.

　　DISCLAIMER

　　The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

　　Pay Rate: $55/hr

　　Required Experience