Build a strong physical therapy program by participating in the following activates: actively integrating physical therapy’s role into community and interdisciplinary treatment plan; contributing to community patient care, utilization review, case management, administrative staff / department head, and family conference activities and communications, as directed by the PT; establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with other health care professionals and colleagues in the community; making appropriate referrals to other members of the rehabilitation team; maintaining awareness of changes in patient population, patient conditions, and programs, and keeping the licensed or registered physical therapist informed directly, and in a timely manner, of patient progress and community issues; adhering to established community policies and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, and emergency preparedness situations; and. Under the direction of the licensed physical therapist, optimize the functional abilities and skills of patients in communities by: assist in screening and providing input to initial evaluation of all patients as appropriate; implement treatment for all assigned patients; comply with state and federal guidelines regarding accurate and timely billing and documentation.