Under the guidance and direction of a Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant helps the Therapist provide therapeutic exercises, training, and treatment plans to help patients return to their normal patterns of movement and functioning as much as possible. The role serves patients from pediatric through geriatric ages who are referred for medical and educational services. The assistant performs patient-related activities, including delegated procedures appropriate to their education, skills, and training, and communicates care information to physical therapy staff and others to support evaluation, planning, modification, or coordination of treatment.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree