Reference Taken From: (1) http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Physical_Therapist_Assistant/Hourly_Rate (2) http://www.apta.org/PTACareers/RoleofaPTA/ Physical Therapist Assistant A physical therapist assistant is primarily responsible for executing tasks related to physical therapy on behalf of their organization. They are responsible for interacting with patients, perusing through their medical histories, and offering the best possible services.…
In Ohio, the physical therapist is accountable and responsible for the directions given and actions of the physical therapist assistant, the student physical therapist, the student physical therapist assistant, other licensed personnel, and unlicensed personnel. The supervising physical therapist assistant is responsible for all the directions given and action of the student physical therapist assistant, other licensed personnel, and unlicensed personnel. A physical therapist assistant can only be supervised by a physical therapist and not by any other person. Supervision of a physical therapist assistant does not mean onsite supervision, but the physical therapist must be available by phone…
Why I want to be a Physical Therapist Assistant. I have thought about this question multiple times for why I chose Physical Therapist Assistant as my major. Many reasons come to mind such as, when I did my observing hours, I noticed the Physical Therapist Assistant were communicating very well with their patients, I also think of the time when my grandmother had a total hip replacement and I would tag along to her physical therapy sessions. When I did my observing hours at F&S Physical Therapy in Alma, AR. Mrs. Julie the lady I observed gave me a few pointers to help me with becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant.…
Each patient that I met had a different and unique story. They weren’t just patients to me, they were more than that. I wanted to see them grow and heal. This is when I realized that I needed to make the next steps to be a Physical Therapist.…
Physical Therapist Assistants Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are health care providers who work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of licensed therapists. They assist individuals of all ages from young to old who have medical problems that deter them from performing their daily chores. They also teach patients how to exercise in order to enhance their strength and coordination. By use of treatment techniques, they examine individuals to relieve pain, enhance mobility and to restore function of the body. In addition, they develop fitness and wellness- oriented programs for healthier living (American Physical Therapy Assocation, 2015).…
I am contacting because I am interested in a physical therapist job for the club. It has been my dream to be a part of this club, because I have always been a fan. Soccer has been a big part of my life and I have been interested in sports medicine since I was younger. I know that for this job I am obligated to be comfortable talking and working with other people. I have had plenty of experience working with others.…
What Do They Do? The main job of physical therapist assistants is to help patients that are recovering from any type of injury or illness to be able to regain their full range of motion and to effectively manage their pain. They help them out by giving them therapy. These types of therapy include exercises, massage, gait and balance training, and therapeutic modalities like ultrasounds and electrical stimulation.…
Signs need to be hung and wrist bands applied. Doctors need to review patients’ medications. Clutter needs to be cleaned up, and nurses may consider the use of safety belts and bed alarms. Patient rounding should be established and if all else fails, provide a safety companion to sit with the patient. A newer approach is the use of the Avasys monitor which streams live audio and video patient activity to a centralized location.…
Imagine helping people almost every day, and getting paid 70,000 dollars a year. I would like to be a physical therapist assistant. After high school my goal is to go to college to be a physical therapist assistant. I have chosen this career because I can stay close to home to work I don’t have to live seven to eight hours away from my parents. This career will allow me to do more things with my life.…
Walking into the TOC that early morning on July 25, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect. As I reached forward to introduce myself to Mr. Jeff Keith, the gentleman that gave me this opportunity, an air of relief swept over me. Mr. Keith is a physical therapist assistant at the Huntsville TOC who has been practicing for twenty three years with a business degree to help him in being the assistant manager of the TOC in Huntsville. I was so excited to begin my full day of learning and it all started with my fervent inquiries about his journey as a PTA, including the good and the bad. Mr. Keith was kind enough to allow me into his personal opinions.…
As a physical therapist I would bring this same passion for every patient, every time. As a physical therapist I would want to always continue to get better in order to make a direct impact to the patient's success and progression to contributing to society. In order to embody the APTA's vision for physical therapy, you must first understand how mobilization affects the human experience and society. The human experience relies on being able to go out and contribute to society.…
Five years from now, I see myself completing a doctoral-level occupational therapy program and beginning a journey of making people’s lives worth living. This accomplishment will overwhelm my spirits knowing that I have reached a point in my life that I have worked so diligently for. I know I will want to work full-time in a community where I am needed the most. I would aspire to be utilized in a variety of settings such as an outpatient clinic as well as acute facilities. I appreciate the chance to see the progress in my patients as they come to me weekly and work towards making their weaknesses into strengths; therefore, I would hope to work primarily at an outpatient clinic.…
Physical therapists must be proactive and constantly seek ways to better serve their profession through continuing education, improving therapist-patient relationships, and gaining a greater understanding of what physical therapy is truly all about. Doctor of physical therapy students should be active members of the APTA, seek out mentors in the classroom and the clinic, and provide the best care to patients during clinical…
I find satisfaction knowing I'm able to help someone else. I am confident that I will succeed in this field with the help of proper communication skills, bedside manners, and always remembering to put the patient's needs first. I have decided to become a physical therapist for reason far beyond the money. As the demand for PTs steadily increase by the year and parts of the body continue to bring forth pain, a helping hand is always needed. After reporting to several classes, labs, clinical, and long hours of studying I shall see the day when I become a physical…
I have had four rounds of physical therapy myself. I know what it is like to be the patient, and to have a loved one receive care. These experiences, in part, informed my decision to become a physical therapist. When providing direct care, to be kind and empathetic is not enough. To be an effective practitioner, one must develop effective communication skills, set boundaries and manage stress to succeed in a job.…