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The Physical Therapy Assistant prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Assists Physical Therapist in evaluating and providing treatment for patients to ease their pain and help increase their mobility. Being a Physical Therapy Assistant requires an associate's degree of accredited physical therapist assistant program. Records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment. In addition, Physical Therapy Assistant typically reports to a physical therapist. Requires a state physical therapist assistant license. Physical Therapy Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients in a home care environment. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Additionally, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care requires Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Certification. Requires Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA). Typically reports to a physical therapist. Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
The Physical Therapy Technician - Home Care prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients in a home care environment. Being a Physical Therapy Technician - Home Care requires an associate degree. Records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. In addition, Physical Therapy Technician - Home Care requires Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Certification. Requires Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA). Typically reports to a physical therapist. Physical Therapy Technician - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
The Home Health Physical Therapist establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Being a Home Health Physical Therapist monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors. In addition, Home Health Physical Therapist requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Typically reports to a manager. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Home Health Physical Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.