How do they match: Physical Therapist Aides

  • Restorative Aide

  • 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.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
  • Participate in patient care tasks, such as assisting with passing food trays, feeding residents, or bathing residents on bed rest.

  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
  • Engage patients in exercises or activities.