1. Prepares treatment room for patient
2. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatment
3. Provides information to patients by answering questions and requests
4. Helps treat patients by applying heat packs; paraffin dips; assisting patients into whirlpool; helping patients onto exercise equipment, monitoring motion; tracking walking time and distance; measuring mobility; performing prescribed exercises and strengthening techniques.
5. Educates patients by demonstrating proper use of equipment and exercise
6. Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
7. Provides equipment and supplies by sterilizing and delivering equipment and supplies to treatment area; positioning equipment for therapist access; positioning patient on equipment.
8. Ensures operation of physical therapy equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instruction; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
9. Maintains physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
10. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures
