Job Summary

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients/caregiver education.


Essential Functions

+ Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.

+ Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.

+ Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.

+ Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.

+ Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable a...