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Physical Therapist Assistants
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Alternate Occupation Titles
Home
Care
Physical Therapy Assistant
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.
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Tasks
Assist
patients
to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
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.
Fit
patients
for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
Instruct
patients
in proper body mechanics and in ways to improve functional mobility, such as aquatic exercise.
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.
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.
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.
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Detailed Work Activities
Adjust positions of
patients
on beds or tables.
Administer basic health
care
or medical treatments.
Administer therapy treatments to
patients
using hands or physical treatment aids.
Assess physical conditions of
patients
to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Assist
patients
with daily activities.
Clean
patient
rooms or
patient
treatment rooms.
Communicate
patient
status to other health practitioners.
Confer with other professionals to plan
patient
care.
Encourage
patients
during therapeutic activities.
Engage
patients
in exercises or activities.
Fit
patients
for assistive devices.
Hold
patients
to ensure proper positioning or safety.
Monitor
patient
progress or responses to treatments.
Move
patients
to or from treatment areas.
Prepare
patient
treatment areas for use.
Record
patient
medical histories.
Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to
patients.
Train
patients
, family members, or
caregivers
in
techniques
for managing disabilities or illnesses.
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