Job Description
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist; assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
1. Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care
2. Instructs, motivates and Assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
3. Observes patients during treatments, Assesses, and compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist; may communicate updates to physicians
4. Fit patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportiv...
Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist; assist physical therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
1. Administers therapeutic exercises and physical therapy modalities according to the physical therapy plan of care
2. Instructs, motivates and Assists patients to learn and improve functional activity, such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities
3. Observes patients during treatments, Assesses, and compiles data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports verbally or in writing to the physical therapist; may communicate updates to physicians
4. Fit patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportiv...