Physical therapist aides work under the close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, performing only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.
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- Physical Therapist Aides
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What do they typically do
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment
- Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules
- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Record treatment given and equipment used
- Change linens such as bed sheets and pillow cases
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or help patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff
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