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.
- Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
- Physical Therapy Technician
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- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)
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- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
- Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
- Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
- Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
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- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
- Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
- Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
- Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
- 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.
- Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
- 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.
- Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
- 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 clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
- Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
- Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
- 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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- administer medications or treatments
- apply traction
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- assist patient in performing breathing exercises
- assist patient with dressing, undressing, grooming, or bathing
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- administer medications or treatments
- apply traction
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- assist patient in performing breathing exercises
- assist patient with dressing, undressing, grooming, or bathing
- confer with physical therapy staff to discuss treatment
- construct medical supportive devices
- evaluate patient response to therapy
- fit medical supportive devices
- fit patients for prosthetic device, using static or dynamic alignment
- instruct patient in use of supportive device
- instruct patients in methods to improve functional activities
- inventory medical supplies or instruments
- lift or transport ill or injured patients
- maintain dental or medical records
- monitor medical oxygen equipment
- motivate patients to practice exercises
- observe patient condition
- order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
- plan therapy treatment program
- position patient for therapy
- prepare medical treatment room
- prepare patient reports
- prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
- record medical history or data
- retrieve files or charts
- schedule meetings or appointments
- set up patient care equipment
- take messages
- take vital signs
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use massage therapy procedures
- use medical equipment in direct patient care
- use physical therapy equipment or materials
- weigh patients
- work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
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- Physical Medicine Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Apprentice, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Physical Medicine Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Physical Medicine Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Apprentice, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Craftsman, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Helper, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Physical Medicine Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Therapy Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
- Physical Therapy Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Therapy Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
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- Physical Therapist Assistant
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