How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
  • Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
  • Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.

  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.