Physical Therapist Assistant
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A physical therapy assistant is a skilled practitioner who administers physical therapy under the direction of a qualified physical therapist to patients in treatment programs. The assistant helps patients with exercise therapy and applies massage and/or electrical or ultraviolet ray treatment to a patient’s afflicted area. The assistant may also monitor and report the patient’s progress to the therapist or physician. Physical therapy assistants work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and home-health agencies.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Board
- State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Address
- 101 NE 51st St. Oklahoma City, OK 73105
- Phone
- (405) 962-1400
- Agency website
- http://www.okmedicalboard.org/
- Licence page
- www.okmedicalboard.org
- Last updated
- June 25, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist Assistant 31-2021.00
Source and verification
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