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Physical Therapist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare • Prestonsburg, KY, US • published 2026-10-07 21:03:27.390127

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**Overview** ------------ The Staff Physical Therapist is accountable for conducting and supervising physical therapy programs to enable the patient to reach the maximum physical performance possible, prevent disability and to teach the patient, family, and significant others to function within the scope of any permanent physical disability. **Responsibilities** -------------------- Provides supervision for the Physical Therapy department in the absence of a Director of Physical Therapy. Provides direct physical therapy treatment (exercise, gait training, A.D.L., muscle re\-education, modalities, etc.) to patients in accordance with physician's orders. Evaluates patients from a physical therapy standpoint. Supervise physical therapy treatments provided by the Physical Therapy Workers. Records patient response to treatment and constantly re\-evaluates patient's physical status. Evaluate and adjust equipment used by patient and personnel. Maintains communications with physicians, nursing and other appropriate departments regarding physical therapy treatments. Trains patient's family in rehabilitation techniques to be administered in the home. Assists patient and family in setting goa...

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