PHYSICAL THERAPY SKILLS CHECKLIST
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Job Description: Physical Therapist
Is responsible for evaluation of referred patients to assess their need and develop treatment plan with specific goal outcomes. They work cooperatively with physicians, case managers, nurses and insurance adjustors as to the plan of treatment, progress and goals achieved. They may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. A master's degree is required and either licensure or certification is required. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a director or manager of Rehabilitation Services.
KEY: For each criteria
Score 1: Two plus years Expert Experience
Score 2: One-Two Years Current Experience
Score 3: Less than one year or Intermittent Experience
Score 4: Theory, no experience

CRITERIA SCORE
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GENERAL SKILLS
Patient / Family teaching
Patients in Isolation
Patients in Restraints
Electronic Documentation
NEUROLOGIC
Glasgow Coma Scale
Rancho Los Amigos Scale
Stroke Rehabilitation
Head Trauma
Coma Patients
Peripheral Nerve Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Functional Splinting
Adaptive Equipment
WC Prescription
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Cerebral Palsy
NDT
ALS
ORTHOPEDICS
Total Joint Replacement / Upper Extremities
Back Syndrome
Neck Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Hip Fracture
Total Hip / Total Knee
Hand Injuries
TMJ
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Degenerative Joint Disease
Mobilization techniques
Manual Therapy
Fibromyalgia
Postpolio Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Cervical Injuries
Halo Traction
Kyphoplasty
Shoulder Injuries
PEDIATRICS
Neuro - developmental Testing
Developmental Disability Sequencing Testing
Fractures
Equipment Assessment
Adaptive
Activities of Daily Living
Crutch Training
Individualized Education Programs
Birth Defects
Learning Disabilities
Developmental Disease of the Bone
MODELTIES / PROCEDURES
Biofeedback
Mobilization
Spinal
Extremity
Fluidotherapy
Paraffin Bath
Edema Massage
Hubbard Tank
Whirlpool
Myofacial Release
Continuous Passive Motion Machines
Caniosacral Techniques
Traction Cervical
Traction Lumbar
TENS
Ultrasound
Iontophoresis
Phonophoresis
Hot/Cold Packs
Acupressure
Cryotherapy
Diathermy
JOBST Compression Pump
Anodyne
SPORTS MEDICINE
Athletic Injuries
Recreational Injuries
Biodex
Cybex
Orthotron/Kinetron
Taping/Strapping
Nautilus/Eagle
Lido
Bracing/Joint
Immobilization
Swiss Ball/ Stabilization Techniques
Medical Expenses (Norwegian)
WORK PLACE INJURY
Work Hardening
Work Capacity Evaluation
Functional Capacity Evaluation
Ergonomics
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cumulative Trauma
Stress Disorders
PROSTHETICS / ORTHOTICS
UE Prosthetics
Static Splints
Dynamic Splints
Serial Casting
Amputees
Bracing / Joint Immobilization
Resting Splits
Below Knee Prosthetics
Protonics
Foot Orthosis
LE Prosthetics
Removable Rigid Dressings
Orthotic Prescriptions
OTHER
Tone Management/Spasticity
Work Capacity Evaluation
Work Hardening
BTE
Valpar
Cancer
AIDS
Job Task Analysis
Isolation Precautions
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Burn Management
Job Task Analysis
Chest PT
Wound Management
Lymphedema Management
Obstetrics in Physical Therapy
OASIS assessment for Home Care
DME Ordering
Quality Improvement
WC Ordering for SCI patients

AGE SPECIFIC CARE
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Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)

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