How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
  • Train patients, family members, or caregivers in techniques for managing disabilities or illnesses.