Licensed physical therapist assistant vs physiotherapy assistant

Differences between licensed physical therapist assistant and physiotherapy assistant duties and responsibilities

Licensed physical therapist assistant example responsibilities.

• Lead exercises and support for orthopedic, TKR, THA, and CVA in mix inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Provide home rehabilitation to a variety of patients including CVA, orthopedics, and general rehabilitation and education.
• Work briefly in a SNF setting providing physical therapy services to the elderly.
• Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
• Treat patients of all ages with a variety of diagnoses.Expertise in acute CVA, orthopedic surgeries, trauma and ICU.
• Treat patients on weekends in skil nursing facility/rehab setting, specializing in orthopedics, post-operative and general rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapy assistant example responsibilities.

• Perform ultrasound massage on patients and effectively manage pain level of patient using heat therapy.
• Perform ultrasound, interferential currents, and laser therapies on patients with injuries.
• Train patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
• Assist in the implementation of rehabilitation program
• Educate, supervise, and preform rehabilitation and physical therapy exercises.
• Perform after care sterilization, while recording progress of microscopic pathogens including cleaning and sterilizing wind care and rehabilitating equipment.
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