What is a Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant?
A New Hampshire licensed Physical therapist is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in physical therapy. The Physical therapist works in cooperation other health professionals, as an integral member of the health care team in hospitals, private clinics, secondary schools, and other health care settings. A New Hampshire licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is someone who provides therapy under the supervision of a New Hampshire licensed physical therapist. Physical therapists have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, which includes human anatomy, and physiology, bio-mechanics, kinesiology and physical therapy theory, courses in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and physical disabilities interventions for adults and pediatrics. Clinical internships done under appropriate supervision provide the practical component of training and education. Graduates must successfully pass the national examination. Physical Therapist Assistants have at minimum an ass
Related Questions
- Can the periodic reevaluation requirement be satisfied by the physical therapist assistant having a conference or discussion with the physical therapist about the patients condition?
- Are the individuals providing physical therapy care required to identify themselves as a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, and/or physical therapy aide?
- Who is ultimately responsible for my care, the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or physical therapist aide?
