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Physiotherapy assistant skills summary. Below you'll find the most important physiotherapy assistant skills. We sorted the top physiotherapy assistant skills based on the percentage of physiotherapy assistant resumes they appeared on. For example, 45.1% of physiotherapy assistant resumes contained rehabilitation as a skill. <ul> <li>The most common physiotherapy assistant <a class="alink" href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/hard-skills/">hard skill</a> is rehabilitation. 45.1% of physiotherapy assistants have this skill on their resume.</li> <li>The second <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/hard-skills/">most common hard skill</a> for a physiotherapy assistant is ultrasound appearing on 35.0% of resumes. The third most common physiotherapy assistant skill is insurance verification on 19.9% of resumes.</li> <li>Three <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/soft-skills/">common physiotherapy assistant soft skills</a> are dexterity, physical stamina and compassion.</li> </ul> After you find the physiotherapy assistant skills you need, you can them to your resume using an <a href="https://www.zippia.com/resume-builder/">AI resume builder</a>.

The most important skills for a physiotherapy assistant resume and required skills for a physiotherapy assistant to have include:

Below we've compiled a list of the most critical physiotherapy assistant skills. We ranked the top skills for physiotherapy assistants based on the percentage of resumes they appeared on. For example, 45.1% of physiotherapy assistant resumes contained rehabilitation as a skill. Continue reading to find out what skills a physiotherapy assistant needs to be successful in the workplace. 

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a Physiotherapy Assistant

A Physiotherapy Assistant

<ul><li>Administer ultrasound and electrical stimulation and start patients with their prescribed exercise programs.</li><li>Revise treatment plans in accordance with patient progress.</li><li>Faxed treatment plans to doctors Helped organize and scan discharged patient charts onto a hospital wide computer system.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Collaborated with therapists on patient care plans enabling increased profit margin of approximately 10% while maintaining superior care.</li><li>Implemented safe and effective physical therapy interventions according to treatment plans established by the physical therapist.</li><li>Provided clinical instruction and mentoring to eight PTA students as their Clinical Instructor.</li></ul>

Physical Therapy Technician

<ul><li>Assisted staff members with computer software and hardware issues 
 Taught students how to use various software programs</li><li>Responded to troubleshooting calls and built a reputation for excellent customer service.</li><li>Stimulated communication amongst peers and formulated effective strategies during teambuilding exercises.</li><li>Completed bio-psychosocial assessments and treatment plans to advocate and facilitate patient driven goals.</li></ul>

Student Assistant (Part-Time)

Student Assistant

<ul><li>Coordinated activities among patients during their treatment sessions and provided quality patient care.</li><li>Administered ultrasound therapy and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS).</li></ul>

<ul><li>Work side by side with Rehab Director throughout the day.</li><li>Transport residents in their wheelchair to and from the treatment area.</li><li>Communicate with each discipline on patient care.</li></ul>

Rehabilitation Aide

<ul><li>Pool Watch, CPR Certification.</li><li>Coordinated orientation classes for new lifeguard and ride attendants.</li><li>Created and implemented the policies and procedures manual for a new managerial lifeguard position in 2016.</li></ul>

Lifeguard/Head Lifeguard

<ul><li>Provided specified patient care activities prior to physician treatment.</li><li>Communicate with MD offices and physical therapists regarding patient care and programs.</li><li>Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices.</li><li>Prepared patients and treatment areas for the administration of therapy treatments.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Assist therapists 
 Apply hot and cold packs to patients 
 Assist patient with exercises</li><li>Instruct and demonstrate rehabilitative exercises to patients 
 Complete tasks efficiently requested by supervisors 
 Maintain the appearance of rehab space</li><li>Maintain patient files and documents, including the status of patient care, treatment, and recovery.</li><li>Provide hands-on patient care under the supervision of a therapist.</li><li>Provide excellent patient care; ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.</li></ul>

Rehab Aide

<ul><li>Gathered new patient information and created charts Front desk work including answering phones, collecting co-pays, filing charts, scheduling appointments</li><li>Assisted physical therapist with patient needs, helped coordinate patient care.</li><li>Prepared treatment areas, assisted with therapeutic exercise, cleaned and maintained equipment/facility.</li><li>Assist physical therapists in patients' exercises, stretches, and preparation of the patient or treatment area.</li><li>Certified in BCLS and CPR.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Assist with patient care and needs.</li><li>Maintained all confidential personnel files, licensing and CPR compliance records.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Assist with patient care and needs.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Provide excellent patient care; ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.</li><li>Provided individual patient care throughout this 318-bed hospital, with primary focus in the intensive care and medical/surgical units.</li><li>Connected patients to electrical stimulation.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Hired to support front office management, physical therapists and client service.</li><li>Performed modalities, including, but not limited to ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and laser therapy.</li><li>Coordinate treatment plans with therapist.</li><li>Assisted Physical Therapist with evaluations of children age birth-22, in acute rehab, long-term rehab, and outpatient setting.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Assist PT and or PTA with patient care, under their direct supervision.</li><li>Verified patient's health insurance coverage and complied with HIPPA laws when handling patient medical records.</li><li>Assisted physical therapist with patient needs, helped coordinate patient care.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments.</li><li>Reported problems and participated in patient care.</li></ul>

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Ultrasound refers to an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body.

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