DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy program in hospital to restore function; prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part; and help the patient reach his maximum performance and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his capabilities.
Plans therapy program for each patient, involving physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity as prescribed by physician.- Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, and gait (walking) and functional training, utilizing pulleys and weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
- Makes use of equipment, such as ultraviolet and infrared lamps, low-voltage generators, diathermy, and ultrasonic machines.
Gives whirlpool and contrast baths and applies moist packs.- Directs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Gives instructions in posture control and therapeutic procedures to be continued by patients.
Adapts physiotherapeutic techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercise.
- Evaluates, records, and reports patients progress for review by other members of rehabilitation team.
Requisitions supplies and equipment.- May conduct or participate in training medical and nursing personnel, students, and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
Performs other tasks that maybe assigned by the superiors from time to time.
- Education and License/Certification
- Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Must be a Physical Therapist Registered in the Philippines (PTRP)
.- Must have a valid PRC License.
- Completed the Internship program
- At least six (6) months of experience in the rehabilitation department.
- Has the ability to understand medical terminologies and how it applies to physical therapy, communicate with patients, staff, and physicians, and to prepare and keep reliable reports and evaluations.
Has interest of working with different types of people in physical rehabilitation program and desire to help people to regain their physical functions.- Capable of performing in situations that requires direction, control, or planning of an activity of others to initiate and conduct therapy program.
Can deal with different types of people and activities to affect patients improved adjustment and to motivate them to initiate or continue physical therapy.
- Must be physically and mentally fit and possess pleasing personality with moral and ethical behavior.
Must be able to form conclusions reflecting patients progress on basis of both sensory or judgmental criteria and measurable or verifiable criteria, indicated by their reaction to therapy activities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Free parking
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Overtime pay
Ability to commute/relocate:- Bacoor, Cavite: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
License/Certification:
PRC PTRP License (Required)
