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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.

Tasks
19 tasks13 core, 6 supplemental
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Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
Code
31-2022.00SOC 2018: 31-2022

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13 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all

  1. Task 1. Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.Core taskTask 4273Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  2. Task 2. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.Core taskTask 4276Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  3. Task 3. Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.Core taskTask 4275Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  4. Task 4. Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.Core taskTask 4278Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  5. Task 5. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.Core taskTask 4274Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2023
  6. Task 6. Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.Core taskTask 4283Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  7. Task 7. Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.Core taskTask 4282Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  8. Task 8. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.Core taskTask 4277Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  9. Task 9. Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.Core taskTask 4280Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  10. Task 10. Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.Core taskTask 15251Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  11. Task 11. Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.Core taskTask 4284Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  12. Task 12. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.Core taskTask 4285Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  13. Task 13. Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.Core taskTask 4281Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  14. Task 14. Record treatment given and equipment used.Supplemental taskTask 4279Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  15. Task 15. Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.Supplemental taskTask 4286Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  16. Task 16. Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.Supplemental taskTask 4287Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  17. Task 17. Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.Supplemental taskTask 4290Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  18. Task 18. Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, adjusting fit as needed.Supplemental taskTask 4288Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023
  19. Task 19. Participate in patient care tasks, such as assisting with passing food trays, feeding residents, or bathing residents on bed rest.Supplemental taskTask 4289Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2023

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 31-2022
  3. License
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  4. Changed by us
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