How do they match: Physical Therapist Assistants

  • Home Care Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Nursing Facility Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Tech
  • Physical Therapy Technician

  • 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.

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.

  • Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.