How do they match: Physical Therapist Aides

  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • 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.
  • Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
  • Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • Record treatment given and equipment used.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.

  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.