CGH Medical Center

Therapist

• Treatment to include range of motion and mobility exercise, EMS, ultrasound, whirlpool, therapeutic heat and cold, cervical and pelvic traction, soft tissue massage, electrical nerve stimulation, progressive resistive exercise and muscle re-education, neurological facilitation and inhibition techniques, orthotic and prosthetic iontophoresis and in-home therapy.
• Under direction and supervision of a PT, treats patients as ordered and reviewed by physician.
• Educates patients, families and caregivers in treatment and expected outcomes.
• Provides timely, personal supervision of support staff.
• Provides In-Home services to patients as ordered.
• Documents treatment and reports patient progress and response to PT and physician as needed.
• Promotes profession and department through participation in in-services, health fairs, trade shows, community presentations and community service organizations.
• Participates in the performance improvement process by identifying opportunities for improvement and taking action to improve patient care services.
• Assists clinical instruction of PTA students through university affiliations.
• Supervises job shadow and high school student interns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Therapist Assistant