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Physical Therapist Aides

SOC 31-2022.00

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.

Zone 2 Healthcare Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.6

Social Perceptiveness

3.4

Speaking

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Coordination

3.1

Service Orientation

3.1

Reading Comprehension

3.0

Critical Thinking

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Therapy and Counseling

4.0

Education and Training

3.6

English Language

3.5

Psychology

3.2

Medicine and Dentistry

3.2

Clerical

3.0

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Key Tasks

1Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.

2Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.

3Record treatment given and equipment used.

4Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.

5Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.

Also Known As

Clinical Rehabilitation Aide Outpatient Therapy Aide Physical Therapist Aide (PTA) Physical Therapist Technician (Physical Therapy Tech) Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) Physical Therapy Attendant Physical Therapy Technician Physiotherapy Aide Rehabilitation Aide Rehabilitation Attendant