Physical Therapist Assistant - Southwestern Illinois College

Physical Therapist Assistant from Southwestern Illinois College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Students must apply and be formally accepted into the Physical Therapist Assistant program prior to enrolling in any PTA program courses. Job Description Southwestern Illinois College's Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares students to work as skilled health care providers, who under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist , treat patients of all ages with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physical Therapist Assistants: Monitor and report patient status Provide selected interventions Modify care within a therapist's plan Document treatment Work with other health care professionals Supervise physical therapy aides or technicians Educate the patient, care giver, family and community in the management of health care problems and preventative measures Career Opportunities Physical Therapist Assistants work in a variety of settings including: Hospitals Outpatient clinics Home health environments Nursing homes Schools Sports facilities Fitness centers Industrial/occupational settings Career Outlook According to the U.S. Department of Labor 2010-11 Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment is expected to grow by 33 percent from 2008 through 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. View more details on Southwestern Illinois College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.