William (from the scenario above) completed his stay in the…
William (from the scenario above) completed his stay in the skilled nursing facility. His son, Tim, has decided to move back home to help take care of his father, who has been discharged home. William has begun physical therapy at Mercer Physical Therapy outpatient facility. You are currently a PTA student at Mercer Physical Therapy and Mary Murphy, PTA, is your Clinical Instructor. On William’s last day of outpatient physical therapy at Mercer PT, he says to you, “you know…I’ve seen PTs, PTAs, and PT Aides in the hospital, the skilled nursing facility and here at this facility. I still don’t get the difference between you guys!” Explain the difference in education (and entry level degrees) and responsibilities of PTs, PTAs, and PT aides.
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