PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST

General Purpose of Job:

Under the supervision of a staff physical therapist, provide physical therapy interventions in order to maximize the value, potential, and satisfaction of our customers.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provide prescribed physical therapy interventions under the supervision of a staff physical therapist.
• Communicate the treatment plan, treatment goals, and progress toward goals to the patient and/or caregiver.
• Instruct patients and/or caregivers in home programs.
• Perform medical record documentation according to the established criteria
• Communicate with other health care professionals, including patient referral sources, both verbally and in writing, according to the established criteria.
• Utilize Rehab Support staff according to established criteria.
• Supervise the activities of students and volunteers.
• Cooperate with support staff and other health system departments in order to maximize the efficiency of non-clinical services such as the registering, scheduling, and billing of our patients.
• Seek ways to continually improve the value of our services and maximize our customers' potential by actively participating in activities such as inservices, staff meetings, team meetings, continuing education courses, and patient conferences.
• Maximize customer satisfaction by treating our customers with respect and responding to their needs in a prompt, friendly, and courteous manner.