Physical Therapy Resident

Job Description Summary

Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons. Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about. Develop an individualized treatment plan. Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition. Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.

Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC005647 CHS - Pediatric PT/OT/SLP - Northwoods (Offsite)

Salary

Health-30

40

Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons. Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about. Develop an individualized treatment plan. Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition. Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.

Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process.

Qualifications outlined per residency program guidelines.

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing:
    Continuous

• Sitting:
  Continuous

• Walking:
  Continuous

• Climbing stairs:
  Infrequent

• Working indoors:
  Continuous

• Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
  Infrequent

• Working from elevated areas:
  Frequent

• Working in confined/cramped spaces:
  Frequent

• Kneeling:
  Infrequent

• Bending at the waist:
  Continuous

• Twisting at the waist:
  Frequent

• Squatting:
  Frequent

• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
  Continuous

• Recognize objects (near/far):
  Continuous

• Color discrimination:
  Continuous

• Depth perception:
  Continuous

• Peripheral vision:
  Continuous

• Hearing acuity (with correction):
  Continuous

• Tactile sensory function:
  Continuous

• Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
  Continuous

• Selected Positions:

• Olfactory (smell) function:
  Continuous

• Respirator use qualification:
  Continuous

• Effective stress management:
  Continuous

• Rotating shifts:
  Frequent

• Overtime as required:
  Frequent

• Latex-safe environment:
  Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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