How do they match: Physical Therapist Aides

  • Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
  • Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
  • Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
  • Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
  • 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.