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David Smith
Physical Therapy Assistant in Athens, Tennessee
NPI 1538769419

David Smith is a Physical Therapy Assistant based in Athens, TN. David Smith practices in Athens, TN. The NPI Number for David Smith is 1538769419 and holds a License No. 5739 (Tennessee).

The current practice location address for David Smith is 933 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN and can be reached out via phone at 423-405-0013.

Location: 933 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN, 37303-3037
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Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1538769419
Provider Name
David Smith
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Male
Address
933 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN, 37303-3037
Phone Number
423-405-0013
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
10/29/2020
Last Update Date
03/10/2024
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Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
933 Decatur Pike
City
State
Zip
37303-3037
Phone Number
423-405-0013
Fax Number
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Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
933 Decatur Pike
City
State
Zip
37303-3037
Phone Number
423-405-0013
Fax Number
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Physical Therapy Assistant
Speciality
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Taxonomy
License No.
5739 (Tennessee)
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.
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