(Archived) Physical Therapist

Are you an experienced Physical Therapist ? Would you like an opportunity to give back to our men and women in uniform?

We are currently accepting resumes for Physical Therapist at Walter Reed rehab clinic in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities:
 Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges
granted by the MTF.
 Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
 Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
 Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual
exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive
devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
 Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
 Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
 Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
 Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information,
suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the
patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
 Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior
  to January 1, 2002.
• Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in
  Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Clinical competency within the past two years in the required clinical discipline
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist

Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer