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Assists in patient care and related activities as instructed by the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, certified occupational therapist assistant or speech language pathologist.
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Monitors inventory, clinical areas, patient waiting area as assigned to ensure optimal delivery of services.
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Performs clerical functions including but not limited to the following: taking inventory, ordering supplies, photocopying, answering telephone, faxing, scheduling, word processing, database input, voice mail operations, generation of computer reports and filing.
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Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
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Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
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Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
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Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
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Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
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Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
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Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
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Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
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Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
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Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Demonstrates the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and alerts the appropriate person.
