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The PTA does the plan of action made by the PT such as helping the patient perform the exercise program that the PT develops in regards to diagnosis.

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A PTA works directly under the supervision of a PT. While the PT creates the treatment plan and organizes treatment, the PTA assists with that treatment and may modify it, if needed, to help ensure safety and comfort of the patient.

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PTAs contribute not only to the success of the Physical Therapist, but mainly the patient in need. They (PTAs) carry out implemented programs designed by the PT to build towards restoration of movement and functionality. This process can take place in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, hospitals, schools, sports facilities,and out patient clinics. The main goal of a PTA is to work in conjunction with the PT to reduce pain, prevent disability, improve mobility, and create an overall better, more comfortable life for the patient in need.

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PTAs follow the plan of action that is implemented by the PT. They also obtain data associated to the plan provided, and make adjustments in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to guarantee patient/client well being and comfort.

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PTA's work under direct supervision of the PT. They assist in carrying out service or treatment plans that are developed by the PT, specifically for an individual. PTA's may provide care for patients of all ages and settings such as: schools, hospitals, nursing homes, fitness centers, and private practices just to name a few.

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PTAs work with PTs by  implementing selected components of treatment, delevoped by the PT during the initial evaluation.

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The PTA works under the supervision of the PT. The PTA carries out the work given by the PT to ensure health and well being of the patient. The PTA can obtain information connected to the treatment of the patient and make changes to an extent if it positively helps the patient.

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The PTA assists the PT and the PT's plan while treating individuals with limited abilities to move and perform functional activities due to medical problems. The PTA can obtain data related to the treatment and make positive changes to the treatment plan, in order to ensure the best quality of treatment.

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Once the initial plan of care is developed by the PT, the PTA is then able to take a patient through that plan of care. The PTA is able to make modifications and/or advancements with the patient as directed by the PT or to provide comfort and safety for the patient. The PTA is to promote optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.

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Physical Therapy assistants follow the care plan that the PT designs for the patient. PTA's provide care for people in various settings such as schools, hospitals, nursing homes, home health care settings, sports and fitness settings, and work settings. PTA's treat people that are all ages. These people can have diseases or they can have some health-related issue that limits their mobility or strength. PTA's must graduate from CAPTE-accredited PTA programs and have licensure or certification in most states.

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The physical therapy assistant works as part of a team to implement the treatment plan set forth by the physical therapist.  Working under the direction and supervision of the PT, the PTA is able to, obtain data related to treatment, make modifications in selected treatments either to progress the patient as directed by the PT or to ensure patient safety.  PTA's must graduate from a CAPTE accredited program and state licensure.

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Physical Therapist Assistants work under the direction of a Physical Therapist. PTA's are included in certain components of treatment development. They are also responsible for obtaining data and making adjustments in treatment based on patients comfort and safety to progress them towards their goal.

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PTAs work under the supervision of PTs to provide physical therapy services.  They give treatment to people of various ages with limitations in movement or functional activities in various settings

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PTAs will provide physical therapy services the physical
therapist has directed them to do. There are three levels of supervision the PT
may have to provide considering the circumstances. These are general
supervision, direct supervision, and direct personal supervision.

PTAs implement all types of therapy treatments, obtain data
related to the treatment plan provided, and will modify in interventions to
assist the progress of the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to
ensure safety and comfort

PTAs can work with a wide range of age groups from children
to the elderly in all types of environments including but not excluded to hospitals,
schools, sport, fitness facilities, home health, and private practice.

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Physical Therapist Assistants implement components of the patients/client intervention.

PTA's collect data on the interventions provided.

PTA's make modifications based on the data from interventions.

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Physical Therapist Assistants are a part of a team that provides physical therapy services to a variety of individuals under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. PTA's implement selected components of the patients/client intervention, obtain data related to interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions to progress the patient/client or ensure patient/client safety and comfort as directed by the PT.

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The PTA works closely with (under) the PT to carry out services that will inhance or restore the ability in a patient. They will also obtain data on a patients progess (can make modifications) and report it to the PT.

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Physical Therapist Assistants are educated and trained to follow out a Physical Therapist's plan of care. These plans are created to help provide optimal physical function, wellness, fitness and quality of life as it relates to movement and health. Physical Therapist Assistants assist patients in many different settings to help rehabilitate patients back to a healthy lifestyle.

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Physical Therapists examine, diagnose, and treat patients using plans they have created to cut down pain, restore function of muscles, and prevent disability. PTAs work directly under PTs, so the PT is responsible for treatment the PTA gives the patients. Both professionals encourage patients to partake in programs that focus on fitness and wellness to achieve healthy lifestyles and prevent loss of mobility. PTAs are required to graduate from a CAPTE accredited PTA program and licenses are required in most states.

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A Physical Therapist Assistant is present under the guidance of a Physical Therapist to help treat patients with disabilities. They conduct a series of tasks under the supervision of the PT such as treating patients, collecting data on the patient’s progress, and making modifications following direction by the PT. When present PTAs should be well informed about the situation and wellness of their patient and should be compassionate and alert. The PTA should be ready to assess progress and understand diagnoses and treatment plans for the patient from the PT.

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Under the direction of a PT, PTAs implement patient/client treatment , obtain data related to the treatment and care provided, make changes to help assist the patient/client, and ensure patient/client safety. PTAs help the PT in the treatment of pediatrics to geriatrics with medical problems or health-related conditions that limit their daily abilities and performance. PTAs also provide care for individuals in various settings like hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, schools, and nursing homes.

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PTAs perform a variety of tasks in the scope of patient care. These tasks include treatment procedures that are performed under the supervision and direction of physical therapists such as therapeutic exercises and massage, modalities that include electrical stimulation, traction, and ultrasound, along with patient/ caregiver education. PTAs also record the patients response to treatment and report the outcome of each treatment to the Physical Therapist.

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PTAs scope of care is to implement the treatments and interventions in the plan of care documented by the PT. They obtain the data related to the interventions and work with the patient to help the patient to improve function, decrease pain, and prevent further mobility limitations. To make any amends to the plan of care the PTA must discuss with the PT any modifications.

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The PTA's job is to follow the plan of care that the PT has previously established for the patient during the evaluation. Once the patient meets with the PTA, that PTA will do what is necessary for the patient to achieve the goals of therapy that was set by the PT. The PTA must consult with the PT in order to make sure that both agree on any changes that need to be made.

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PTA are supervised by PT's. The PT is responsible for the PTA. The PTA assists the PT and implements the plan of care as directed by the PT. PTA's obtain data and performs the interventions in the plan of care.

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A PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) follows a plan of care previously devised by a PT (Physical Therapist). The PTA, while under the direction and supervision of the PT, will collect data related to the interventions that the PT has provided, perform treatments within the scope of practice, and adjust the therapy as needed and directed by the PT to ensure the progression of treatment. While the PTA is performing his, or,her duties maintaining a safe and comfortable environment is expected.

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A physical therapy assistant works solely under the supervision of a physical therapist. The physical therapist carries out the examination of a patient and then makes a plan of care dedicated to that certain individual. Then the PTA carries out the treatment plan the PT sets.

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The PT creates a plan of care and the role of the PTA is to put the plan of care into action. PTAs work in all types of settings, including hospitals and schools. The PTA documents the data and makes any modifications needed to ensure the patient has a safe and comfortable session.

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The PTA works directly under a PT as a team in promoting optimal physical function. The PTA assists the PT in treatment of all individuals by implementing selected components of patient interventions. Data is collected by the PTA throughout the interventions provided and modifcations may be made to increase safety, comfort, and progression towards goal. These modifications although are made at the discretion of the PT

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The PT is responsible for the services provided by the PTA. The PTA assist the PT by implementing components of the clients intervention and making changes to interventions to progress the clients as directed by the PT. Modifications to the intervention can also be to ensure the comfort and safety of the client. PTAs are different then PT Aides; PTA's complete an associate degree where Aides are on-the-job trained and not eligible to provide physical therapy

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The PTA provides physical therapy services under the direct supervision of a PT. PTA's implement components of treatment plans laid out by the PT. PTA's assist the PT in improving the patient's quality of life by helping to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. PTA's work with all age groups in a variety of institutional settings such as hospitals, schools, private practices, sports fitness facilities, and nursing homes to name a few.

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PTA's assist the PT's in the treatment of all ages who have medical problems or health-related conditions that effect their ability to move and function in daily activity. PTA's follow instruction provided by the PT's. PTA's implement selected components of patient/client interventions. PTA'S can make modifications in selected interventions to progress the patient or ensure patient safety and comfort. PTA's work with patients in a wide variety of settings such as schools, fitness facilities, home health agencies and hospitals.

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The PTA is part of a team that provides services under the supervision of the PT. The PTA works with the selected interventions the PT has assigned. The PTA does collect data and make modifications as needed. The PTA can work with all ages in all settings as long as they are operating with a PT.