Under the supervision of the registered physical therapist, administers therapeutic modalities with the use of specialized equipment; instructs the patient and supervises established therapeutic exercise, functional activities, and fits and instructs patients in the use of orthopedic appliances. Essential Functions: – Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.- Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.- Instruct patients in use of home equipment. – Apply orthopedic appliances.- Apply and remove dressings. – Follow standard infection control procedures.- Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.- Lift patients.- Monitor patient vital signs.- Monitor patients for bleeding.- Observe machine monitors.- Prepare and position patients for procedures.- Provide therapeutic patient care as prescribed by a physician.- Observe and monitor patient condition for reactions during and after procedures.- Observe patients using remote monitoring equipment.- Visit assigned patients to observe and record symptoms.- Perform geometric measures and gross muscle testing.- Anesthetize patients with topical or aerosol medication.- Adjust physical therapy treatments as conditions warrant.- Administer physical therapy modalities.- Assist patients with ambulation and exercises.- Conduct group exercise classes.- Evaluate patient’s response to physical therapy.- Instruct patients in routine and complex physical therapy exercises.- Interpret and administer prescribed physical therapy treatment.- Perform basic physical therapy.- Interview patients to collect data.- Review patient record for medical information.- Fill out maintenance forms.- Complete patient processing forms (such as CPRs).- Record and chart patient data. Take patient medical and prescription history.- Review patient charts to evaluate patients and identify significant conditions.- Complete forms and records.- Consult with physician concerning test results and alert physicians to test abnormalities.- Issue report on findings.- Perform accurate measurements and calculations on diagnostic test procedures.- Maintain current records of all testing.- Record and maintain patient treatment data, log of procedures, and records of equipment usage.- Prepare periodic workload statistics.- Collect and compile cumulative data and statistics.