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Physical Therapist Aides

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.

Median salary

$34,520

Typical range

$25k – $47k

Job outlook

+3% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Physical Therapist Aides

    Entry / Junior

    $24,960

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Physical Therapist Aides

    Established

    $34,520

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Physical Therapist Aides

    Senior

    $40,725

Key skills

A typical day

  • Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
  • Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
  • Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
  • Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.

Fields of study

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