PHYSICAL LOCATION:

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.

  
  

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  under the direction of a therapist, safeguard and assist patients during therapy interventions as needed

  
  


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  implement basic therapeutic modalities and assisting with all aspects of treatment under direct supervision of a licensed therapist

  
  


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  Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients responses and progress, and report to the treating therapist.

  
  


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  Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities, under direction of physical therapist and medical staff.

  
  


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  Secure patients on/off therapy equipment.

  
  

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  Consult/communicate with all therapy staff to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.

  
  


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  Record treatment given and equipment used.

  
  


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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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  Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and electrical modality treatments under the direction of a licensed therapist.

  
  


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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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  Assist in transport to/from pool and therapeutic delivery for aquatic therapy.

  
  


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  Carry out all therapeutic activities as designed by the clinical staff.

  
  


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  Attend in-services, workshops, seminars, and staff meetings.

  
  


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  Maintain confidentiality.

  
  

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  Provide safe and secure environment for patient.

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned.