physical therapist assistant


phys·i·cal ther·a·pist as·sis·tant

(PTA) (fiz'i-kăl thār'ă-pist ă-sis'tănt) A paraprofessional who works under the direction of a physical therapist and assists in the application of physical therapy interventions.

physical therapist assistant

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PTA

A graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant education program. The physical therapist assistant is a paraprofessional who assists the physical therapist, providing selected interventions under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.