Salary Breakdown
Physical Therapist Aides
Average
$26,770
ANNUAL
$12.87
HOURLY
Entry Level
$18,600
ANNUAL
$8.94
HOURLY
Mid Level
$24,090
ANNUAL
$11.58
HOURLY
Expert Level
$36,060
ANNUAL
$17.34
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Physical Therapist Aides
990
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Physical Therapist Aides
Supporting Programs
Physical Therapist Aides
Top Expected Tasks
Physical Therapist Aides
01
Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
02
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
03
Record treatment given and equipment used.
04
Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
05
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
06
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
07
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
08
Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.
09
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
10
Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physical Therapist Aides
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
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