JOB SUMMARY


Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for patients. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Carries out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by a Physical Therapist. Instructs patients on segments of the program, including proper

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


• Able to independently deliver a treatment plan that addresses identified problem(s), deficits and discharge needs and assists with decreasing LOS


• Actively seeks out a diagnosis mix to facilitate ability to independently treat throughout the facility


• Demonstrates skilled expertise when monitoring patients during treatment


• Able to apply reasoning and judgment to skilled observations and reports adverse reactions to physician, supervising PT and/or nursing


• Reports findings to supervising PT and solicits their involvement when needed


• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of modalities and their contraindications


• Actively seeks research based treatments and applies to daily treatment


• Knowledgeable of available wound care supplies, current protocols and

JOB STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS



Education/Skills:


• Associate Degree



Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:



• LPTA License in the state of employment


• BLS