Occupation information for Physical Therapist Aides District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Less than 1 month on-the-job training

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• Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
• Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
• Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
• Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
• Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
• Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
• Record treatment given and equipment used.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
• Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.

Tools:

• Blood pressure cuff kits
• Canes
• Clinical hydraulic lifts
• Crutches
• Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Electronic mail software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Word processing software

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