Summary:

Implements specific treatments and exercise programs for individual patients under the direction of an Occupational Therapist. Treats the impact of illness, injury, developmental or psychological impairments of the patient in the performance areas of Activities of Daily Living including; range-of-motion, grooming & hygiene, eating, dressing, toileting, driving, cooking, or working. Is responsible for assisting the patient to regain, develop, and learn skills to enable them to achieve optimal independence, reduce joint strain, prevent further joint damage and conserve energy.

Responsibilities:

• Carries out a program of activities and treatment interventions for assigned patients. Administers treatment & modalities to assist the patient in reaching his/her maximum rehabilitation potential through the use of ADL activities, splinting, ROM, endurance building, strengthening exercises, cogn...