PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, assists PHYSICAL THERAPIST or PHYSICAL
THERAPIST ASSISTANT during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatments:
Assists patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces,
splints, and slings, before and after treatments. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under
direction of professional staff. Provides routine treatments, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold
packs, and paraffin bath. Transports to and from treatment area. Cleans work area and equipment
after treatment.
THERAPIST ASSISTANT during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatments:
Assists patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces,
splints, and slings, before and after treatments. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under
direction of professional staff. Provides routine treatments, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold
packs, and paraffin bath. Transports to and from treatment area. Cleans work area and equipment
after treatment.