Compunnel, Inc.
The Physical Therapist is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for helping individuals with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities improve movement, reduce pain, and restore physical function. This role is integral to the rehabilitation and recovery process, focusing on designing and implementing individualized treatment plans to promote optimal patient health, mobility, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Assessment
Evaluate patients’ physical conditions, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs through comprehensive assessments including medical history, physical examination, and standardized testing.
Treatment Planning
Develop and implement personalized treatment plans with specific, measurable goals based on individual patient assessments and clinical findings.
Therapeutic Interventions
Apply a range of therapeutic techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic modalities (e.g., ultrasound, electrical stimulation), stretching, and strengthening exercises to enhance recovery and physical function.
Design and oversee exercise programs aimed at improving strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and balance.
Manual Therapy
Perform hands-on techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, and myofascial release to improve mobility and decrease pain.
Assistive Devices
Recommend, fit, and educate patients in the proper use of mobility aids and assistive devices (e.g., walkers, canes, orthotics) to enhance independence.
Instruct patients and their families on treatment goals, rehabilitation plans, injury prevention, and long-term wellness practices.
Pain Management
Administer non-invasive pain relief techniques, including cryotherapy, heat therapy, and neuromuscular stimulation to manage acute and chronic pain conditions.
Injury Prevention
Advise patients, athletes, and at-risk populations on techniques and strategies to prevent future injuries and improve physical performance.
Monitoring Progress
Evaluate and document patients’ responses to treatment, revising goals and plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery.
Record Keeping
Maintain accurate, detailed clinical records in compliance with regulatory, legal, and insurance standards.
Work in interdisciplinary teams with physicians, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated patient care.
Research and Continuing Education
Participate in professional development, evidence-based practice initiatives, and research to stay current with advances in physical therapy.
Administrative Tasks
Manage administrative duties such as appointment scheduling, equipment maintenance, supply inventory, and insurance documentation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. Valid state licensure or certification to practice as a Physical Therapist. Current CPR/BLS certification. Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in documentation systems and EMRs. Preferred Qualifications (if any)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree preferred. Experience working in outpatient, inpatient, or sports medicine settings. Specialized certifications (e.g., Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Neurologic Clinical Specialist). Certifications (if any)
State-issued Physical Therapist license (required) CPR/BLS Certification (required) Specialty board certification (preferred) Email ID * This field is required Please enter valid emailId. Cell phone * This field is required Please enter valid cell phone. First Name * This field is required Please enter valid first name. Last Name * This field is required Please enter valid last name.
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Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution. Valid state licensure or certification to practice as a Physical Therapist. Current CPR/BLS certification. Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in documentation systems and EMRs. Preferred Qualifications (if any)
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree preferred. Experience working in outpatient, inpatient, or sports medicine settings. Specialized certifications (e.g., Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Neurologic Clinical Specialist). Certifications (if any)
State-issued Physical Therapist license (required) CPR/BLS Certification (required) Specialty board certification (preferred) Email ID * This field is required Please enter valid emailId. Cell phone * This field is required Please enter valid cell phone. First Name * This field is required Please enter valid first name. Last Name * This field is required Please enter valid last name.
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