| Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Physical Therapist I, Physical Therapist III, Physical Therapist II, Physical Therapist - Home Care, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Manager, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Physical Therapy Supervisor |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant |
| Assists one or more physical therapists in evaluations, tests, and treatments of patients. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy and implements treatment plans as instructed, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Records patient's reaction to treatment and provides status reports at the end of each treatment to the physical therapist. Requires an associate degree. Requires State physical therapist assistant license. Typically reports to a physical therapist. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Certified Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, PTA |
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| Similar Jobs: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Physical Therapist I, Physical Therapist III, Physical Therapist II, Physical Therapist - Home Care, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Manager, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Physical Therapy Supervisor |
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| Level of Education: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
