Compunnel
Physical Therapist
Compunnel, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Summary:
• Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who help people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities improve their physical function and mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients to determine their physical condition, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs. Review medical history, conduct physical examinations, and perform various assessments to diagnose and understand the patient's condition.
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans that set goals and objectives for the patient's rehabilitation, considering their specific needs and any existing medical conditions.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Use a range of techniques and modalities to help patients regain their physical function and mobility, including exercises, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities (such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation), and specialized equipment.
• Exercise Prescription: Design and prescribe exercise programs targeting strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination. Educate patients on proper techniques and monitor their progress.
• Manual Therapy: Perform techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and manipulation to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Assistive Devices: Recommend and help patients use assistive devices like crutches, canes, walkers, or orthotic devices to aid in mobility and recovery.
• Patient Education: Educate patients about their condition, recovery process, and strategies to prevent future injuries. Provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Pain Management: Use various methods to manage pain, such as heat or cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and techniques for reducing muscle tension.
• Injury Prevention: Provide guidance on techniques and exercises to prevent injuries, especially for athletes and individuals at risk of specific injuries.
• Monitoring Progress: Track and assess a patient's progress during the course of treatment, making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress to ensure comprehensive patient care and for legal and insurance purposes.
• Collaboration: Work in a team with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and achieve the best outcomes for patients.
• Research and Continuing Education: Engage in research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field to provide the most effective and evidence-based care.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative tasks, including scheduling patient appointments, managing insurance claims, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who help people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities improve their physical function and mobility.
Key Responsibilities:
• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients to determine their physical condition, functional limitations, and rehabilitation needs. Review medical history, conduct physical examinations, and perform various assessments to diagnose and understand the patient's condition.
• Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans that set goals and objectives for the patient's rehabilitation, considering their specific needs and any existing medical conditions.
• Therapeutic Interventions: Use a range of techniques and modalities to help patients regain their physical function and mobility, including exercises, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities (such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation), and specialized equipment.
• Exercise Prescription: Design and prescribe exercise programs targeting strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, and coordination. Educate patients on proper techniques and monitor their progress.
• Manual Therapy: Perform techniques like joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and manipulation to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Assistive Devices: Recommend and help patients use assistive devices like crutches, canes, walkers, or orthotic devices to aid in mobility and recovery.
• Patient Education: Educate patients about their condition, recovery process, and strategies to prevent future injuries. Provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• Pain Management: Use various methods to manage pain, such as heat or cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and techniques for reducing muscle tension.
• Injury Prevention: Provide guidance on techniques and exercises to prevent injuries, especially for athletes and individuals at risk of specific injuries.
• Monitoring Progress: Track and assess a patient's progress during the course of treatment, making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of patient evaluations, treatment plans, and progress to ensure comprehensive patient care and for legal and insurance purposes.
• Collaboration: Work in a team with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to coordinate care and achieve the best outcomes for patients.
• Research and Continuing Education: Engage in research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field to provide the most effective and evidence-based care.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative tasks, including scheduling patient appointments, managing insurance claims, and maintaining equipment and supplies.