How do they match: Physical Therapist Aides

  • Physical Therapist Aides

  • Physical Therapist Aide
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Physical Therapist Technician
  • Physical Therapy Aide
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Attendant
  • Physical Therapy Technician
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

  • 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.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
  • Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
  • Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.

  • Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
  • Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
  • Assist patients with daily activities.
  • Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
  • Engage patients in exercises or activities.