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Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working
under direction of and as assistnat to Physical Therapist
(medical ser.) 076.121-014: Administers active and passive
manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat,
light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments, such
as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared,
and hot and cold packs. Administers traction to relieve neck
and back pain, using intermittent and static traction
equipment. Instructs, motivates, and assists patietns to learn
and improve functional activities, such as preambulation,
transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities. Observes
patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on
patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports
orally or in writing to Physical Therapist (medical ser.).
Fits
ptaients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of
orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as
crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Confers with members
of physical therapy staff and other helath team members,
individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and
evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and
coordinating treatment programs. Gives orientation to new
Physical Therapist Assistants (medical ser.) and directs and
gives instructions to Physiacl Therapy Aides (medical ser.)
355.354-010. Performs clerical duties, such as taking inventory,
ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and
filling out forms.
May measrue patient's range-of-joint motion,
length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine
effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist
(medical ser.) to compile data for patient evaluations.
May
monitor treatments administered by Phyiscal Therapy Aides
(medical ser.).
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