How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Home Health PT
  • Home Health PTA
  • Home Health Physical Therapist
  • Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • 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.
  • Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Communicate patient status to other health practitioners.
  • Document client health or progress.
  • Engage patients in exercises or activities.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.