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.
Що робить 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.
Обов'язки
Physical Therapist Assistant має бути в змозі виконувати різні обов'язки та відповідальність. Нижче наведено деякі обов'язки та відповідальність, які Physical Therapist Assistant повинен мати можливість виконувати:
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
Необхідні навички
Конкурентоздатний Physical Therapist Assistant матиме певні навички та кваліфікацію, зокрема:
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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