Physical Therapist Assistants work under the guidance of certified Physical Therapists to provide supportive patient care to people recovering from illnesses and injuries. They talk to the Physical Therapist about each patient’s condition and what treatments they will assist with during their session. They are responsible for staging the treatment area with the appropriate exercise equipment and adaptive tools for each session, sanitizing the area, removing potential hazards and making sure there is enough space to complete the treatment.
Que fait un Physical Therapist Assistant ?
A Physical Therapist Assistant, or Physical Therapy Aide, is in charge of helping patients complete physical therapy exercises based on instruction and directions from an attending Physical Therapist and their treatment plans. Their duties include giving therapeutic massages, instructing patients on how to complete exercises and recording the results of a session.
Responsabilités
Un Physical Therapist Assistant doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Physical Therapist Assistant doit être capable d'exécuter :
Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups
Read instructions from Physical Therapist
Work directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients
Speak with families to find best at-home techniques
Keep physical therapy clean and organized
Move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to physical therapy area
Compétences requises
Un Physical Therapist Assistant compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Physical strength and stamina
Ability to lift patients and help them move
Ability to read and execute detailed instructions
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Compassion and empathy
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