How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Certified Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Licensed Therapist
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Tech
  • Physical Therapy Technician

  • Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Document patient information, such as notes on their progress.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • 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 therapeutic wound care.
  • Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.

  • Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
  • Attend educational events to update medical knowledge.
  • Communicate patient status to other health practitioners.
  • Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Prepare patient treatment areas for use.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.