GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist, assists the Physical Therapist in providing treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities of patients.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Performs patient treatment, and objective data gathering under general Physical Therapist supervision as appropriate and in collaboration with other health care providers.

+ Documents patient care and billing information timely and in accordance with department standards.

+ Communicates with co-workers, and other professionals, including physicians and nurses as needed to ensure optimal patient care.

+ Functions as a team member in care of patients and in mentoring with other staff.

+ Delegates non-patient care tasks to support staff as appropriate.

+ Maintains clinical productivity standards.

+ Maintains t...