| At present, highly efficient and skilled physical | | | | rehabilitation services in association with physical |
| therapy assistants are in high demand in hospitals | | | | therapists. In addition to academic qualification, the |
| and other healthcare facilities in both rural and | | | | therapy assistant must have practical skills, good |
| urban areas in the United States. Suitably qualified | | | | communication, patience and compassion to |
| professionals can apply for permanent or | | | | perform this job. After years of experience and |
| temporary physical therapy jobs in hospitals and | | | | training in the PT assistant program, the licensed |
| look forward to a bright and secure future. | | | | physical therapy assistant can become a |
| Duties of Physical Therapy Assistants | | | | registered therapist. |
| Hospital based physical therapy assistants assist | | | | Exciting and Rewarding Career Opportunity |
| physical therapists to provide inpatient and | | | | With the right certification, you can get the right |
| outpatient rehabilitation service. They | | | | type of physical therapy assistant job you are |
| • Help physical therapists to develop and | | | | looking for in an established hospital. This |
| implement treatment plans for patients | | | | rewarding career promises numerous benefits |
| • Assist patients with rehabilitative activities | | | | such as immigration processing for trained foreign |
| and exercises | | | | candidates, additional state license, paid housing, |
| • Teach patients to use the equipment in the | | | | medical and dental insurance, relocation expenses, |
| right way | | | | travel expenses, earn bonus package, professional |
| • Monitor and record patients’ progress | | | | liability insurance, Section 125 cafeteria plan, |
| • Assist therapists to modify the treatment | | | | continuing education program and 401(k) |
| program for better results | | | | retirement plan. |
| • Do clerical duties including document billing | | | | Find a Job through a Placement Service Provider |
| Must Complete PTA Requirements | | | | Experienced recruitment service providers can |
| To embark on a PTA career, one must hold a | | | | help you locate the best jobs available. They can |
| state-issued license and an associate degree in | | | | find you well-paid jobs in top class facilities and in |
| physical therapy assistant program from a | | | | locations of your preference. You will have to |
| recognized university or college. The PTA | | | | register at their websites and apply online. |
| program prepares candidates to provide the best | | | | |