Physical Therapist Assistant: A Case Study

A known prerequisite that has been observed in order for collaboration to occur is the recognition of the importance of other professionals for patient care as argued by (Curran, Kabene and Orchards, 2005; Cohen, Henneman and Lee, 1995). Upon further realisation an Occupational Therapy Assistant states that there is no single field that can successfully meet all of a patient’s needs and which then requires that there be collaborative efforts. Another recognition that the Occupational Therapy Assistant expressed was the importance of expertise that the patients bring to the health care process. It became an underlying theme at the participating sites that recognising the vital importance of acknowledging and respecting the expertise of all professionals

Ever since I was young my life goals were to help others when I grew up, however I wasn’t exactly sure how. Throughout the past couple years, with a wonderful support system; I have been able to make the decision about wanting to achieve the goal of becoming a physical therapist. It is my belief that I have a high spiritual calling to be a physical therapist, because I have the intention to be able to guide others. I gather that this can be spiritual, because helping others is what God’s intentions are, and would recommend others to follow in His footsteps. My mindset is indeed compassionate, empathetic, selfless, and strong with a thirst for knowledge. Being a physical therapist has many rewards such as happiness, equality, and a sense of accomplishment which can be very valuable and will affect my life in a positive manner.

In this case, although the error started from the transmission of the discharge note to the home health care agency, Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant made number of mistakes in terms of clinical practice and delegation. First of all, completion and accuracy of patient’s physical therapy record is a professional responsibility of a supervising Physical therapist.1(p4) However, the PT failed to read the hospital discharge referral and documented incomplete and inaccurate plan of care. As a result, important information such as un-cemented prosthesis in situ and weight bearing limitations were not documented. In addition to that PTA elected to follow a protocol for cemented hip arthroplasty without referring back to PT for the missing information in the assessment. According to Texas Board of Physical Therapy examiners rule, “PTA may not specify and/or perform definitive (decisive, conclusive, final) evaluative and assessment procedures.”1(p5) Hence, it was also a mistake of the PTA to conclude the assessment and elect the inappropriate plan of care.

I believe that I have significantly strengthened my application since the last PTCAS cycle. In August of 2014, I gained admittance into Delgado Community College’s physical therapist assistant (PTA ) program. I completed the program in July of 2015. Over the course of eleven months, I excelled academically and maintained a 4.0 GPA. Prior to attending DCC, the only observation hours I had completed were in two different out-patient clinics. During my time in DCC’s PTA program, I was assigned to four different clinical rotations. Three of my rotations granted me the opportunity to observe the practice of physical therapy in a skilled nursing facility and in two different acute care hospital settings. My fourth clinical rotation was an out-patient

I want to become a physical therapy assistant (PTA) because PTAs help others live a healthy and productive life by facilitating those in need as they regain their full physical capability. Physical therapy is a vital component in patient care that may be challenging at times but overall extremely rewarding. PTAs are directly involved with the rehabilitation, prevention and treatment of patients by following a plan set forth by the PT that involves stretching and strength training to improve their movement and manage their pain. It requires empathy, patience, and the ability to analyze individual

This paper is the direct result of a student nurse engaging in an experience with diversity with the aim of gaining increased

What education and other professional skills are required for this job, as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

This document will provide information about the profession of a physical therapist assistant. In addition to that it will assist in learning multiple things about a career in physical therapy. Which include the different careers that may surround the PTA profession? The salary ranges. And other geographical locations best suited for this career choice, in addition to that also the growth pat-tern and education needed for this PTA profession. Lastly the type of experience one should gain by building a career in physical therapy.

A Physical Therapy Assistant involves assisting a Physical Therapist who helps with the rehabilitation of people that have different injuries past or present. They help people get back to their normal self and help them learn to live on their own with little to no assistance. The Physical Therapist Assistants job consists of mainly helping with the workouts and massages. They help with impairments, disabilities, and their mobility (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). As a physical therapy assistant, you can work in different locations like therapy, gyms, hospitals, and schools.

For example, culturally, individuals from China don’t like people invading their personal space so a case manager who is going in the room to discuss a discharge plan with them would need to be aware of that so that they are sure not to make them uncomfortable or put up a wall. I realized that this is important because in this profession, communication is the main source of understanding the patients’ needs and what happens when the patients’ leave the hospital happens all through having an open and honest conversation. Some conversations are about sensitive information and a person that is uncomfortable won’t be the easiest to talk to. Another example of diversity is that many people differ by religion. Religion is an important topic that was brought up in orientation because in the hospital if someone is used to a certain religious practice doesn’t necessarily mean that you request a priest, pastor, etc. without their

While the idea of being a physician assistant or a physical therapist isn’t a bad one at all, I always felt that somehow, something was always missing. I was missing an objective. I was missing what I really wanted to do as a physician assistant. The practice of curing and assisting people without exposing how to prevent future outcomes of illnesses and the spread of diseases to them didn’t really sit well with me at all. I began to doubt my potential future career choice as a physician assistant in general. They say variety is the spice of life; although I knew and loved the knowledge of assisting a medical physician, it was the serious lack of variety within that specific field and the limited options of growth that gave me heavy thoughts day in and day out. I wanted a career that would enable me to help a large amount of people, help place a heavy emphasis on prevention and care, and also challenge me continually to motivate and improve myself. Seeing that I no longer had an interest in being a physician assistant as I initially intended, my thoughts and passion quickly gravitated towards the area of public health, particularly

Though I always had an intrest in the human body it was not until later that I decided to go to school for Physical Therapy Assistant. For many

My sense is to become a successful young man that makes my family proud. I imagine myself in the next two years to become a physical therapist assistant. If I were to graduate college and manage to join this type of career. My family would be so proud of me and congratulate me of my success. I will accomplish this by finishing my college course in the next two years. I will not give up on myself and coutnine pursue my education. This action is not necessarily enforced by family but by me. I always keep this thought in my head with my everyday actions. Also whenever I complete a college course there is always this sense of pride that comes out of it. It is the greatest feeling on this world for me. This would be the deftion of what success

Dr. Winstein’s lecture really spoke to me, as a physical therapy student. There is so much to consider when choosing this career path, as well as so much to strive for. The lecture started with a thought-provoking question:

The human experience is not a vague suggestion of what everyone strives for. This is a very individualized set of preferences and priorities that each person desires in life. We are all unique beings and as a physical therapist, there is a duty to create a specific strategy of care that is centered on the needs of the consumer. Movement is the basis of everything we do. Optimizing movement by improving mobility and motion, managing pain, and regaining original capabilities will guide society to a healthier and more active lifestyle.