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About Our Staff
Physical Therapist:
Physical Therapists (PTs) are health care professionals who
diagnose and treat people of all ages who have pain, limited
loss of mobility, decrease in function, and decrease in
strength. PTs graduate from an accredited physical therapy
program. PTs have a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree.
They are required to pass a National Licensure exam and are
licensed in each state that they practice as a physical
therapist. (American Physical Therapy
Association)
Physical Therapist
Assistant: Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) provide
therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist.
PTAs are required to complete a two year associate's degree.
They are licensed, certified, or registered in most states.
Licensure is required in the state of Florida.
(American Physical Therapy Association)
Occupational Therapist:
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are skill professionals who help
individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.
It gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for
independent and satisfying lives. OTs graduate from an
accredited Occupational Therapy program. OTs have a bachelor's,
master's, or doctoral degree. They are required to pass a
National Licensure exam and are licensed in each state that they
practice occupational therapy.
(American Occupational Therapy Association)
Occupational Therapy
Assistant:
Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) provide occupational
therapy services under the supervision of an Occupational
Therapist. COTAs are required to complete a two year associate's
degree. They are licensed in the state of Florida.
(American Occupational Therapy Association)
Speech-Language
Pathologists: Speech-language Pathologists (SLPs) are
educated to assess speech and language development and to treat
language and speech disorders. Speech-language pathologists can
also help people with swallowing disorders. SLPs graduate from
an accredited program and earn a master's or doctoral degree.
They are required to pass a National Licensure exam. SLPs hold a
license in the state of Florida.
(American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
For more information contact us
at
rehabservices@leememorial.org
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