PTAs perform a variety of tasks, including:
Patient care
PTAs help patients with exercises, massage, stretching, balance, gait, and ambulation training. They also use devices and equipment like walkers to help patients.
Patient monitoring
PTAs monitor patients' vital signs and physiological well-being during treatment, and report any danger signs to the physical therapist.
Patient observation
PTAs observe patients before, during, and after therapy, noting their status and reporting it to the physical therapist.
Data collection
PTAs obtain data related to the treatment provided and collaborate with the physical therapist to modify care as necessary.
Other tasks
PTAs may also fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices like crutches.
(Work under a licensed Physical Therapist)
