PHYSICAL LOCATION:

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• under the direction of a therapist, safeguard and assist patients during therapy interventions as needed
• implement basic therapeutic modalities and assisting with all aspects of treatment under direct supervision of a licensed therapist
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients responses and progress, and report to the treating therapist.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of physical therapist and medical staff.
• Secure patients on/off therapy equipment.
• Consult/communicate with all therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
• Record treatment given and equipment used.
• Maintain equipment and furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly and disassembly of equipment and accessories.
• Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and electrical modality treatments under the direction of a licensed therapist.
• Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
• Assist patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
• Assist in transport to/from pool and therapeutic delivery for aquatic therapy.
• Carry out all therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff.
• Attend in-services, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide safe and secure environment for patient.
• Other duties as assigned.