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.

  • Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
  • Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, adjusting fit as needed.
  • Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.