Physical Therapist

• Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments, including evaluation of strength, range of motion, balance, mobility, pain, functional ability, and other relevant physical impairments.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation programs based on the patient's condition and prescribed/referral plan.

• Provide therapeutic interventions such as therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, gait training, manual techniques, and appropriate physical agents/modalities. Philippine Regulatory Commission

• Assist patients in bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices such as walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs.

• Provide rehabilitation for patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, post-operative, and other medical conditions, as appropriate to the hospital department.

• Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to treatment and progress toward rehabilitation goals.

• Modify treatment programs when clinically indicated and communicate significant changes in the patient's condition to the appropriate physician/team.

• Educate patients and their families regarding home exercises, proper body mechanics, positioning, mobility, safety precautions, and continuation of rehabilitation.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records, including assessment findings, treatment provided, progress, and recommendations. Hospital roles may require compliance with DOH and data-privacy requirements. Coordinate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

• Observe infection-control, patient-safety, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Ensure proper and safe use of physical therapy equipment and report equipment problems or maintenance needs.

• Participate in case conferences, in-service training, continuing professional education, quality improvement, and other departmental activities.

• Maintain professional and ethical standards, including patient confidentiality and appropriate communication with patients and healthcare colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (BS Physical Therapy).
• Licensed Physical Therapist/registered with the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC). Hospital and government postings commonly specify PRC registration or RA 1080 eligibility.
• Clinical internship/clinical training as required for professional qualification. PRC documentation specifies internship requirements for Physical Therapy applicants.
• Good clinical reasoning, patient-management, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Hospital experience may be preferred, particularly for positions involving acute-care or inpatient rehabilitation, although entry-level hospital positions may accept applicants without prior experience.