PHYSICAL THERAPY AST

General Purpose of Job:

Provide physical therapy treatment in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.

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 treatment to patients under the supervision of the physical therapist: areas of treatment include range of motion, strength, tone, posture, gait, orthotic or prosthetic fit, sensorimotor function, massage, joint mobilization, exercises etc.
• Employ principles of teaching and learning to educate patients and their families in the knowledge and skills that promote progress in their treatment plan.
• Document all care given, and the patient response in the patient's electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in planning, implementing, and assessing patient's care, rehabilitation programs, and related rehabilitation activities.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in inservices and hospital / department requirements.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care to Rehab aide and therapy assistant students.
• Act as a resource to other disciplines in proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, early mobility, and transfer techniques.
• Maximize customer satisfaction by treating customers with respect and responding to their needs in a prompt, friendly and courteous manner.