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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