Role Overview
Provide direct patient care by assessing functional abilities and developing individualized therapy plans. Implement treatment interventions, educate patients and caregivers, and monitor progress to ensure therapy goals are met.
Key Duties
- Assess patients’ functional capabilities and needs.
- Create, implement, and adjust individualized therapy plans.
- Deliver direct therapy and therapeutic interventions.
- Educate patients and caregivers on care strategies and progress.
- Track and evaluate patient outcomes and functional improvement.
- Coordinate care with an interprofessional team to support treatment decisions.
- Contribute to discharge planning in collaboration with the care team.
Core Skills
- Clinical assessment and individualized treatment planning
- Patient and caregiver education
- Progress monitoring and outcome evaluation
- Strong teamwork and communication with interprofessional teams