How do they match: Physical Therapist Aides

  • 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.

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.

  • Move patients to or from treatment areas.