What does a Physical Therapy Aide do?
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What the job involves
- Assist physical therapists and therapy assistants with patient care and treatment plans.
- Prepare treatment areas and equipment for patient use before and after therapy sessions.
- Clean, maintain, and sanitize therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Safely transport patients to and from therapy sessions and other activities.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and members of the rehabilitation team.
- Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
- Monitor patient safety during therapy activities and report any changes in condition.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for the clinic and equipment.
Summed up from 30 recent Physical Therapy Aide job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Physical Therapy 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
- Speech Therapy 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
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Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 9 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 50 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 25 postings
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Is this role in demand?
1,309 open Physical Therapy Aide jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- New York168 open
- New Jersey121 open
- Texas93 open
- Pennsylvania83 open
- Georgia72 open
Typical pay $36,400 a year (most between $32k and $41k). See the full salary breakdown