Physical Therapy Assistant - Oak Harbor Healthcare
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
About the Job
Oak Harbor Healthcare -
Physical Therapy Assistants work closely with Physical Therapists and other PTAs to provide rehabilitative care to patients. In most physical therapy clinics the duties and responsibilities of a Physical Therapy Assistant may include the following:
- 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.
Source : Oak Harbor Healthcare