Career Overview Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance …
Career Overview Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans. Also Known As Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP) Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) Massage Therapist Alternate Job Titles Bodywork Therapist Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Clinical Massage …
Career Overview Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. Also Known As Physical Therapist Aide (PTA) Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) PT Tech (Physical Therapy Technician) Rehabilitation Technician (Rehabilitation Tech) Alternate Job …
Career Overview Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. …
Career Overview Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room. Also Known As Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide) Rehabilitation Aide (Rehab Aide) Rehabilitation Services Aide Restorative Aide Alternate Job Titles Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide …
Career Overview Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training. Also Known As Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) Licensed …
Career Overview Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies. Also Known As Mental Health Worker (MHW) Psychiatric Aide …
Career Overview Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides. Also Known As Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Patient Care Technician (PCT) Patient Transporter Transporter Alternate Job Titles Attendant Cart …
Career Overview Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, …
Career Overview Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on …