| In the specialized field of rehabilitation therapy, | | | | associate’s degree or 1-year certificate |
| rehabilitation therapist assistant plays a vital role in | | | | program from a recognized school or college, |
| helping physically challenged individuals acquire skills | | | | candidates must pass a national certification exam. |
| that will enhance their quality of life. | | | | With these educational qualifications, candidates |
| Typical Duties of Therapy Assistant | | | | can practice in most states as rehabilitation |
| Rehabilitation therapy assistants help therapists in | | | | therapy assistants. |
| implementing high quality rehabilitation services in | | | | Job Benefits |
| the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy | | | | Depending on qualification and experience, the |
| and speech language pathology. In an ethical, | | | | salary package for therapy assistants may vary. |
| caring and sensitive manner, they serve | | | | The other benefits include- |
| developmentally disabled patients to help regain | | | | • Paid housing |
| their physical, social and mental abilities through | | | | • Completion bonuses |
| therapeutic activities and exercises. Other | | | | • Travel expenses |
| responsibilities of rehabilitation therapist assistants | | | | • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan |
| include documenting the patients’ progress, | | | | • Healthcare insurance |
| assisting in developing and implementing new | | | | • Section 125 Cafeteria Plan |
| programs/techniques and assisting in patient | | | | • Professional liability insurance |
| screening. | | | | • Continuing education |
| Work Environment | | | | • Additional state license |
| Thus, qualified candidates with or without | | | | • Short-term disability insurance |
| experience can work with patients in carrying out | | | | • Caner insurance |
| therapeutic activities under the supervision of | | | | • Immigration processing (for foreign trained |
| rehabilitation therapists in a variety of settings | | | | candidates) |
| – mental health facilities, community care | | | | • Relocation expenses |
| centers, long term acute care rehabilitation | | | | Utilize the Services of Recruitment Agencies |
| centers, home health agencies, hospitals and | | | | In today’s healthcare field, a number of |
| institutions – in both rural and urban areas. | | | | rehabilitation therapist assistant vacancies are |
| Candidates with essential requirements can opt | | | | rising up. To fill these job positions, employers and |
| for part-time, full-time, temporary, permanent, | | | | candidates depend heavily on recruiting service |
| short term, long term, direct, travel or contract | | | | providers, who are committed to bringing |
| jobs. | | | | together the best medical facilities and top |
| Qualifications | | | | professionals. |
| In addition to successfully completing a two-year | | | | |