Physical Therapist Assistant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Physical Therapist Assistant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Answer phone calls.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Massage and stretch muscles where necessary.
  • Set up therapy equipment.
  • Sanitize therapy area.
  • Lift or move patients.
  • Monitor patients during sessions.
  • Guide patients through exercises where necessary.
  • Brief patients and their families on after-therapy care.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Physical Therapist Assistant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Physical Therapist Assistant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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