Physical Therapist

Job Position: Physical Therapist
Duration: Contract
Location: Fulton MO

Responsibilities:

Provide physical therapy services through various modalities such as heat cold light air water sound electricity massage mobilization bronchopulmonary hygiene exercise and gait training with or without assistive devices.

Perform initial physical therapy evaluation and assessment for each consumer requiring physical therapy services.

Formulating a treatment plan for the consumer based on the initial assessment with goals and objectives aimed at correcting or reducing disability or pain or restoring lost function.

Providing direct physical therapy services as directed by the state agency which shall focus on posture locomotion strength endurance cardiopulmonary function balance coordination joint mobility flexibility and functional abilities in daily living skills.

Providing indirect physical therapy services as directed by the state agency which shall include routine monitoring and documentation of the consumers progress following assessment and recommendations at each physical therapy session.

Providing in-service training for state agency personnel as requested by the state agency in the area including but not limited to assessment and training in locomotion including the use of orthotic prosthetic and/or assistive devices.

Providing physical therapy education and instruction to the consumer and the consumers family as requested by the state agency.