Role of the PTA
- Prepare for safe and effective interventions by thoroughly reviewing the PT Examination findings, associated progress reports, and the plan of care
- Recognize declines in function or abnormal responses to interventions and report findings to the supervising PT
- Perform interventions within the POC to achieve stated goals
- Monitor and report physiologic responses to interventions
- Communicate barriers, questions, and concerns to the supervising physical therapist
- Complete and repeat tests and measures as indicated to monitor patient response and progress
- Educate patients and family members in use of positioning, equipment, assistive devices, energy conservation, home and community safety (including fall prevention)
- Include age-appropriate and instructional strategies consistent with the patient's developmental and cognitive status
- Coordinate with the interprofessional health care team to optimize safety and recovery
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