Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
- Physical Therapy Aide (PTA)
- Physical Therapy Aide (PT Aide)
- Physical Therapy Technician
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Physical Therapist Aide (PTA)
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- Physical Therapist Technician
- Rehabilitation Technician
- Restorative Aide (RA)
- Clinical Rehabilitation Aide
- Physical Therapy Attendant
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- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
- Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
- Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
- Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
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- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
- Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
- Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
- Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
- Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- 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, adjusting fit as needed.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
- Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- Participate in patient care tasks, such as assisting with passing food trays, feeding residents, or bathing residents on bed rest.
- Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
- Record treatment given and equipment used.
- Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
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- administer medications or treatments
- apply traction
- assist patient in performing breathing exercises
- assist patient with dressing, undressing, grooming, or bathing
- confer with physical therapy staff to discuss treatment
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- administer medications or treatments
- apply traction
- 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
- position patient for therapy
- prepare patient reports
- prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
- retrieve files or charts
- schedule meetings or appointments
- set up patient care equipment
- take messages
- use massage therapy procedures
- use medical equipment in direct patient care
- weigh patients
- work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
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