Physical Therapist Aides

Physical Therapist

Physical therapist aides help physical therapists provide physical therapy treatments and care to patients

Physical Therapist

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Love developing relationships with clients and working with them to solve their health problems?

Why Should You Consider This Career?

Physical Therapists help patients and athletes with exercises and activities. Work in a more casual envirnment than a hosptial. Learn the skills to live long and be healthy.

TYPICAL SALARY

$80k

That's $3,300 per bi-weekly paycheck

CAREER OUTLOOK

Growing

That's 2000 new jobs in Utah per year (30% growth)

Less Physical More Physical

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Less Training More Training

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More Structure Less Structure

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ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Physical Therapist Aide (PTA), Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), Physical Therapy Attendant, Rehabilitation Aide, Rehabilitation Attendant, Restorative Aide (RA

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.

At A Glance in US

2028 JOB GROWTH

398,000 (35%)

SALARY RANGE

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AVG. JOBS / YEAR

398,000 (35%)

TIME TO JOURNEYMAN

398,000 (35%)

ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES:

Physical Therapist Aide (PTA), Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), Physical Therapy Attendant, Rehabilitation Aide, Rehabilitation Attendant, Restorative Aide (RA

Your Typical Day:

Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
Record treatment given and equipment used.
Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.

Wages in the US:

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Per Hour Base Income

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Total Compensation

Your Responsibilities

Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms.
Clean medical equipment.
Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.
Engage patients in exercises or activities.
Maintain medical records.
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
Move patients to or from treatment areas.
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety.
Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.

Knowledge You Will Learn

Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 76/100

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. 75/100

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 65/100

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 63/100

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. 55/100

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 55/100

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. 50/100

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. 48/100

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. 44/100

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 39/100

Tools of the Trade

Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs
Blood pressure cuff kits
Canes
Gait belts for rehabilitation or therapy
Electrotherapy combination units
Full body immersion hydrotherapy baths or tanks
Clinical hydraulic lifts
Crutches
Vascular or compression apparel or support
Ultrasonic therapy apparatus or supplies
Parallel bars for rehabilitation or therapy
Walkers or rollators
Orthotics or foot care products
Orthopedic splint systems
Wheelchairs
Lower extremity prosthetic devices
Upper extremity prosthetic devices
Electronic blood pressure units
Notebook computers
Personal computers

Helpful Career Links

American Heart Association
American Massage Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Physical therapist assistants and aides

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