Physical Therapy Assistants are healthcare professionals who directly assist Physical Therapists in recovery treatments. They observe patients before, during and after undergoing therapy sessions and take consistent notes of their progress and health status for the Physical Therapist to review. When a Physical Therapist examines, diagnoses and builds a treatment plan for a patient, the Physical Therapy Assistant helps patients perform the exercises and mobility techniques as instructed by the Physical Therapist. They also complete clerical duties like scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and emails and sanitizing the therapy rooms after sessions.
Wat doet een Physical Therapy Assistant?
A Physical Therapy Assistant, or Physical Therapy Aide, supports Physical Therapists in helping patients who are recovering from injuries manage pain and regain their mobility. Their main duties include preparing therapy equipment for appointments, massaging and stretching patients’ muscles and sanitizing therapy areas.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Physical Therapy Assistant moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Physical Therapy Assistant moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Counsel patients and their families on what to do following treatment.
Observe the patients they are working with before, during and after therapy and report notes to the Physical Therapist.
Assign specific exercises for the patient and help the patients do these exercises.
Use devices, such as walkers, and other equipment to help patients regain movement and reduce pain.
Use a variety of techniques, including stretching exercises and massage, to treat patients.
Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area.
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Physical Therapy Assistant zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
Compassion and empathy
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Manual dexterity
Interpersonal skills
Physical stamina
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Physical Therapy Assistant, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
