Outpatient physical therapist assistant vs physiotherapy assistant

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

Outpatient physical therapist assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage a diverse caseload including, but not limit to CVA's, cardiac care, Alzheimer's and sub acute orthopedics
• Work as PTA in outpatient clinic and home health.
• Work as PTA as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
• Prepare garments and accessories for processing through ALM's for contamination detection.
• Focus on spinal cord injuries, strokes, orthopedic, dementia, functional training in ADL's.
• Perform maintenance on various types of wheelchair, walkers, and physical therapy equipment requiring repair and/or modification.
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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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