Andrew James Rizza, MS, ATC, LAT, PTA - Wellesley, MA

Andrew James Rizza, MS,ATC,LAT,PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant in Wellesley, Massachusetts

NPI 1205865706

Andrew James Rizza is a Physical Therapy Assistant based in Holliston, MA. Andrew James Rizza practices in Wellesley, MA and has the professional credentials of MS,ATC,LAT,PTA. The NPI Number for Andrew James Rizza is 1205865706 and holds a License No. 923 (Massachusetts).

The current practice location address for Andrew James Rizza is 2 Laurel Ave, Wellesley, MA and can be reached out via phone at 781-237-5585.

Location: 2 Laurel Ave, Wellesley, MA, 01746-1214

NPI Number

1205865706

Provider Name

Andrew James Rizza

Credential

MS,ATC,LAT,PTA

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Male

Address

2 Laurel Ave, Wellesley, MA, 01746-1214

Phone Number

781-237-5585

Fax Number

Provider Enumeration Date

06/30/2006

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Address

2 Laurel Ave

City

Wellesley

State

Massachusetts

Zip

02481-7523

Phone Number

781-237-5585

Fax Number

Address

2 Laurel Ave

City

Wellesley

State

Massachusetts

Zip

02481-7523

Phone Number

781-237-5585

Fax Number

Type

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification

Physical Therapy Assistant

Speciality

Taxonomy

225200000X

License No.

9002 (Massachusetts)

Definition

(1)Physical therapist assistants are skilled health care providers who are graduates of a physical therapist assistant associate degree program accredited by an agency recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, who assists the physical therapist in providing physical therapy. The supervising physical therapist is directly responsible for the actions of the physical therapist assistant. The PTA performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist. Duties of the PTA include assisting the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs, training patients in exercised and activities of daily living, conducting treatments, and reporting to the physical therapist on the patient's responses. In addition to direct patient care, the PTA may also perform such functions as patient transport, and clinic or equipment preparation and maintenance. Currently more than half of all states require PTAs to be licensed, registered or certified. (2) An individual who works under the supervision of a physical therapist to assist him or her in providing physical therapy services. A physical therapy assistant may, for instance, help patients follow an appropriate exercise program that will increase their strength, endurance, coordination, and range of motion and train patients to perform activities of daily life.

Type

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification

Specialist/Technologist

Speciality

Athletic Trainer

Taxonomy

2255A2300X

License No.

923 (Massachusetts)

Definition

Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees. National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation. Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.

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