Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provides patient care in accordance with physician's orders and plan of care established by the evaluating physical therapist, including wound care and the application of topical medications Takes measurements and assessments of patient status, within the limitations of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in carrying out the plan of care Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating physical therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapy Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist and provides education to meet those needs Follows plan for discharge and discusses with the evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns that arise during care Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care Measures progress to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment given and collaborates with the evaluating therapist to modify treatment to achieve goals Benefit Highlights: Retention Bonus Program if offered. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.