Outpatient therapy
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Outpatient Therapy By: Cassie Hayes
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Objectives
Understanding Outpatient Therapy Understanding the types of patients
you will see in an Outpatient clinic. Understanding PTA duties as an
outpatient therapist and the nature of their work.
Understanding the treatments used in outpatient therapy.
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What is Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient therapy is the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of physical disabilities caused by disease or injury for patients that are not hospitalized
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What is an Outpatient
Outpatient A patient that is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or an associated facility for diagnosis or treatment.
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PTA’s Working in Outpatient
About 40% of PTA’s in America are working in Hospitals or outpatient offices of Physical Therapists
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Salary
A PTA working in an outpatient clinic makes about $37,120 a year
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Nature of work
Improve mobility Relieve pain Limit/prevent permanent disabilities
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Patient Type
Patients involved in an accident patients with arthritis Patients with lower back pain Patients with heart disease Patients with fractures Patients with head injuries Patients that are pregnant
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Treatments
Exercises Massages Electrical stimulation Paraffin baths Hot packs Cold packs Traction Ultrasound
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Education
A PTA needs to have an associates degree which is a two year degree.
Some continuing Education courses may be required.
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Works Cited http://www.diversityworking.com/caree
r/Healthcare_-_Administrative/Physical_Therapist_Assistants_and_Aides/Physical_Therapist_Assistant.html
http://www.APTA.org http://www.mdguidelines.com http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?
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