Physical Therapist Aides
Also called: Physical Therapist Aide (PTA), Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), Rehabilitation Aide,
What they do:
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.On the job, you would:
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Record treatment given and equipment used.
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What they do:
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.On the job, you would:
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Record treatment given and equipment used.
KNOWLEDGE
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Health
- therapy and counseling
- medicine and dentistry
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
- English language
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
ABILITIES
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- put together small parts with your fingers
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Concern for Others
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Medical software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
EDUCATION
- high school diploma/GED
- associate's degree
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$27,000
$20,310
$39,740