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US Department of Defense - Fort Benning - Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, and administer diverse physical therapy programs for wounded, ill and injured patients under the general supervision of the Physical Therapist; Utilize modalities of physical therapy such as diathermy, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise; Implement progressive patient treatment plans to restore and maintain range of motion, strength, endurance, coordination, and relaxation; Design treatment plans considering patient medical history to promote healing, pain relief and functional independence; Educate patients and family members about home-use physical modalities, precautions and contraindications; track treatment plan effectiveness and report problems to supervisor