**Req Number** 182195

Job Description
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs in the hospital to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; helps patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities.

Job Responsibility

1.Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity, as prescribed by physician.

2.Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.

3.Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps and inclined surfaces.

4.Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs.

5.Directs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches,...