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Physical Therapist Aides
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $15.31 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $10.27 and $22.44 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $31,846.38 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $21,353.29 and $46,693.75 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 200 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 40.0% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 280.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $30,409.
