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 Define geriatrics
 Find out the % of PTAs that work with
geriatrics
 Salary range for geriatric setting
 What type of patients are found in LTC or SNF
 Type of treatments used
 Advanced skill obtained to work in the setting
 The subdivision of medical science
concerning the diseases and problems that
affect aged people.
 Nationally, 7% of PTAs work in a
nursing home.
 The most popular type of setting is
working in a hospital.
 PhysicalTherapistAssistants who work in a
nursing home make an average of $52,700 a
year.
 Compared to:
▪ Offices of other health practitioners – $46,910
▪ General medical and surgical hospitals – $47,000
▪ Home health care services – $60,360
▪ Offices of physicians – $44,120
 Nursing home facilities rank near the top in salary.
 The majority of patients that are seen in long
term centers or skilled nursing facilities are
elderly.
 However, not all residents are elderly.There
can be residents that have a long term illness
or have a long road to recovery after a major
surgery.
 There is a large variety of
treatments performed in geriatrics.
 Aquatic therapy
 Ultrasound
 Exercises (physical activity)
 Orthopedic
 Aquatic
 Beneficial for improving:
▪ Function
▪ Balance and coordination
▪ Flexibility
▪ Muscle strength
 Ultrasound
 Used for reducing swelling and pain
 Some of the exercises used for residents are:
 Stationary bikes
 Step stairs
 Weight lifting machines (pulleys, free weights)
 Required after a surgery on a bone or
joint
 Restore function of the muscular skeletal
system
 Types of surgeries that require
orthopedic therapy:
 Hip replacement
 Torn ligaments
 There are specialists who work together
as a team to provide sufficient quality of
care.
 Communication
 Aspects of therapy
▪ For example, if a patient had a stroke both the
PT and OT would have to work with nurses and
doctors to utilize their unique specialties.
 A PTA can get a Geriatrics Certified Specialist
(GCS).
 To receive a GCS:
 Pass the exam
 Demonstrate specific procedures
 Complete over 2000 hours of geriatric clinical
practice

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Geriatrics

  • 2.  Define geriatrics  Find out the % of PTAs that work with geriatrics  Salary range for geriatric setting  What type of patients are found in LTC or SNF  Type of treatments used  Advanced skill obtained to work in the setting
  • 3.  The subdivision of medical science concerning the diseases and problems that affect aged people.
  • 4.  Nationally, 7% of PTAs work in a nursing home.  The most popular type of setting is working in a hospital.
  • 5.  PhysicalTherapistAssistants who work in a nursing home make an average of $52,700 a year.  Compared to: ▪ Offices of other health practitioners – $46,910 ▪ General medical and surgical hospitals – $47,000 ▪ Home health care services – $60,360 ▪ Offices of physicians – $44,120  Nursing home facilities rank near the top in salary.
  • 6.  The majority of patients that are seen in long term centers or skilled nursing facilities are elderly.  However, not all residents are elderly.There can be residents that have a long term illness or have a long road to recovery after a major surgery.
  • 7.  There is a large variety of treatments performed in geriatrics.  Aquatic therapy  Ultrasound  Exercises (physical activity)  Orthopedic
  • 8.  Aquatic  Beneficial for improving: ▪ Function ▪ Balance and coordination ▪ Flexibility ▪ Muscle strength  Ultrasound  Used for reducing swelling and pain
  • 9.  Some of the exercises used for residents are:  Stationary bikes  Step stairs  Weight lifting machines (pulleys, free weights)
  • 10.  Required after a surgery on a bone or joint  Restore function of the muscular skeletal system  Types of surgeries that require orthopedic therapy:  Hip replacement  Torn ligaments
  • 11.  There are specialists who work together as a team to provide sufficient quality of care.  Communication  Aspects of therapy ▪ For example, if a patient had a stroke both the PT and OT would have to work with nurses and doctors to utilize their unique specialties.
  • 12.  A PTA can get a Geriatrics Certified Specialist (GCS).  To receive a GCS:  Pass the exam  Demonstrate specific procedures  Complete over 2000 hours of geriatric clinical practice

Editor's Notes

  1. Definition: Princeton WordNet Search, Initials. (n.d.). Geriatrics. Retrieved from http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=geriatrics Picture: CHC Physical Therapy, Initials. (2010). Geriatrics. Retrieved from http://www.chcphysicaltherapy.com/geriatrics
  2. Employment by industry, occupation, and percent distribution, 2008 and projected 2018.. (2008). Retrieved from ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_31-2021.pdf
  3. Herzing University, Initials. (2010). Physical therapist assistant salaries and career outlook. Retrieved from http://www.herzing.edu/academics/physical-therapist-assistant/salary
  4. Picture: Volunteers of America, Initials. (2010). Elderly protective service. Retrieved from http://www.voagno.org/Services/ElderlyServices/ElderlyProtectiveServices/tabid/2361/Default.aspx
  5. Aquatic Physical Therapy Section, Initials. (2010). What is "aquatic physical therapy" . Retrieved from http://www.aquaticpt.org/about-aquatic-physical-therapy.cfm Picture: Alternative Medicine Zone, Initials. (2008, May 8). Effective healing benefits of aquatic therapy!. Retrieved from http://www.altmedicinezone.com/alternative-treatment/effective-healing-benefits-of-aquatic-therapy/ Picture (US): 123RF, Initials. (2010, November 11). Ultrasound therapy. Retrieved from http://www.123rf.com/photo_979980_ultrasound-therapy.html
  6. Picture: Paula Span, Initials. (2010, February 2). The new old age. The New York Times
  7. APTA, Initials. (2010). Section on geriatrics. Retrieved from http://www.geriatricspt.org/clients/faqs.cfm