Time left: 4 years and 8 months · Group: Healthcare Support
The official job description
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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What physical therapist aides do all day (for now)
Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.