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Physical Therapist Assistants
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Physical
Therapist
Assistants
14
Alternate Occupation Titles
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
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
12
Tasks
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.
7
Detailed Work Activities
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.
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