Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring and Full Time Physical Therapist to join our team!

SUMMARY: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews Physician’s referral (prescription) and patient’s condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.

2. 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.

3. Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.

4. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.

5. Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistant and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

6. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.

7. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.

8. Administers massage. Administers traction to relieve pain.

9. Records treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enters information into computer.

10. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

11. Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist.

12. Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggests revisions in treatment programs, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient’s health care.

13. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.

14. Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.

15. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and

one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Membership of the Stroke team includes mandatory hours of education annually specifically related to diagnosis/assessment and management of acute stroke/ cerebrovascular disease.