Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Involves administrative supervision responsibility. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. I class which works under direction in an established program and involves the application of generally standardized procedures. Differs from the Therapy Service Supervisor class which directs all aspects of a program providing a variety of specialized therapeutic services. Evaluates patients according to physician's referrals to determine appropriate therapy treatment to correct or limit the disabling effects of an orthopedic or neurological condition.