Physical Therapist

Concentric Methods is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team.This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Duty

The Physical Therapist will assist with the recovery for patients who are recuperating from injuries, illnesses and surgery. The Physical Therapist will work with patients to help them regain movement and manage pain, either in a hospital or clinical setting. The Physical Therapists will practice therapy and treatment on patients and doing so, help the patient reclaim their life, momentum and their contentment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient

Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function

Instruct, motivate and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes and prostheses

Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology

Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment

Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems

Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care

Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required