How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
  • Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.

  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.