A.Graduate of an American Occupational Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.

B.Current license to practice physical therapy in Texas.

C.Current drivers license; with current automobile insurance.

II.JOB FUNCTIONS

A.Conducts patients’ assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.

B.Assist in the development of the Plan of Care.

C.Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, as well as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training.

D.Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore function; and maintain maximum functioning using means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity. 

E.Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and applies moist packs.

F.Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition.

G.Instructs patients, significant others, and staff in the care and use of wheelchairs, prosthetic, and orthopedic devices; and in areas of physical therapy in which they can participate and assist the patient.

H.Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes to the agency on an at least weekly basis.

I.Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.

J.Attends all education and in services required

K.Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on patients condition at least every 60 days.

III.RELATIONSHIPS:

A.Supervised by Director of Nurses and/or Alternate Director of Nurses

B.Supervises:

1.Other Occupational and occupational therapy assistants in their employment