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 Therapist Aide (PTA)
- Physical Therapy Aide (PTA)
- PT Attendant (Physical Therapy Attendant)
- PT Tech (Physical Therapist Technician)
- PT Tech (Physical Therapy Technician)
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- Rehabilitation Aide
- Rehabilitation Attendant
- Rehabilitation Technician (Rehabilitation Tech)
- Restorative Aide (RA)
- Therapy Aide
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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 basic health care or medical treatments.
- Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
- Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
- Assist patients with daily activities.
- Clean medical equipment.
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- Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
- Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
- Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
- Assist patients with daily activities.
- Clean medical equipment.
- Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
- Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
- Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
- Engage patients in exercises or activities.
- Fit patients for assistive devices.
- Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
- Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
- Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
- Maintain medical records.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Move patients to or from treatment areas.
- Perform clerical work in medical settings.
- Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
- Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
- Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.
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- Health Services Management Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Health Services Management Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Health Services Management Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Health Services Management Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Health Services Management Journeyman, Health Information Technology (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Health Services Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
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- Hospital Corpsman (Navy - Enlisted)
- Medical Administration Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
- Medical Specialist Corps Officer (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
- Occupational Therapist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Occupational Therapist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
- Occupational Therapy (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Navy - Enlisted)
- Occupational Therapy Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine (Air Force - Enlisted)
- 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)
- Physical Medicine Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Journeyman, Orthotic (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Medicine Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
- Physical Therapist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physical Therapist (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physical Therapist, Special Warfare (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physical Therapy (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physical Therapy Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
- Physical Therapy Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
- Specialist Allied Operations (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
- Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
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