So i am a practicing physical therapy assistant in an acute care hospital. I walk alot for my job. I go to patient rooms to see pts all over the hospital, get them up and moving and prepare them to return home or determine need for rehab.
That being said, my boss knows i am visibly in pain when im moving and especially when im in the department between treatments as i tend to let my pain show a little more at that time instead of holding it all in.
Long story short she is questioning my ability to provide safe patient care.
What do i do if i cant do my job? i need to work to support my family! i would love to stay at home and rest my feet because that is when they feel the best but i am scared that she may make that decision for me. WHAT DO I DO?