· Maintains cleanliness of all areas of the therapy department including treatment surfaces, exercise equipment, machines, and other therapy equipment.  Completes daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements and periodic for therapy department.

· Performing and assisting with the following clerical tasks:  answers telephones, takes and delivers messages, manages records, performs data entry, makes copies, sending faxes, managing inventory, scheduling patient appointments, maintains confidentiality, and refers all questions regarding therapy plan of care, discharge planning, or other clinical matters to the appropriate therapy staff member.

· Supports therapy care delivery by preparing treatment area, equipment, and materials.

· Aides and assists licensed therapists and therapy assistants (physical, occupation, speech) in the provision of patient care deemed appropriate by governing practice acts and under direct supervision of the therapist and therapy assistants.  This may include providing moist heat packs and cold packs, assisting with exercises, and providing physical assist with appropriate patients to ensure patient and staff safety.

· Prepares patients for therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, and assisting patient.