Responsibilities:
· Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
· Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
· Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
· Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
· Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
· Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
· Motivate patients during treatment to help them function optimally
· Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
· Consult and practice with other health professionals
· Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
· Document patient care services
Skills:
· Proven work experience/background as a physical therapist/assistant
· Intensive education and clinical expertise
· Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
· Current knowledge of treatment practices
· Drive to continually learn and grow
· Professional behavior
· Excellent interpersonal communication skills
· Valid license to practice physical therapy
· Associates Degree for assistant position