Question

what is the primary role of an assistant in a physical therapy office? directly treating patients doing the grunt work in the office diagnosing patients

Explanation:

• "Directly treating patients" is done by physical therapists, not assistants.
• "Diagnosing patients" is also a role of qualified medical/therapy professionals (not typically assistants).
• The assistant in a physical therapy office often handles administrative or supportive (grunt work - like scheduling, paperwork, patient check - in/out) tasks in the office.

Answer:

doing the grunt work in the office