Physical Therapist Assistants
Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in
accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions,
document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient
status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires
formal training.
Sample of reported job titles: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA),
Physical Therapy Technican, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA), Licensed Physical
Therapy Assistant (LPTA), Physical Therapy Technician
Details
- Publication Date
- Sep 18, 2009
- Language
- English
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Imtiaz Syed
Specifications
- Format