How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
  • Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.

  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
  • Engage patients in exercises or activities.