Occupations/31-2022.00
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.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
34%
More resilient
Human characteristics
49%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
33%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Mostly human
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- Mostly routine
Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Mostly human
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Split from the wording of these tasks, shown next to the occupation’s AI risk. It is not a separate score for each task, and it is not a forecast that the job disappears.
Core tasks
- 01Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- 02Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- 03Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- 04Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- 05Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- 06Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.82
- Degree of automation1.64
- Time sitting2.01
- Originality (ability)2.25
- Conflict situations2.53
- Hands-on objects/tools3.36
- Outdoors / weather1.01
- Disease exposure3.84
- Decision freedom3.85
Top abilities
- Oral Comprehension3.38
- Speech Recognition3.25
- Problem Sensitivity3.25
- Oral Expression3.12
- Near Vision3.12
- Written Expression3.00
- Written Comprehension3.00
- Trunk Strength3.00
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.12
- Active Listening3.62
- Writing3.00
- Speaking3.00
- Mathematics2.00
- Science1.88
- Critical Thinking3.00
- Active Learning3.00
- Learning Strategies2.62
- Monitoring3.25
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
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Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $14,200 | 72% | 73% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 51.26 |
Saint Paul College St. Paul, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $6,100 | 100% | 29% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 51.26 |
Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $6,200 | 100% | 33% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $6,100 | 100% | 36% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $6,000 | 100% | 37% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $5,900 | 100% | 31% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $13,400 | 68% | 73% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $6,300 | 100% | 48% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Lake Superior College Duluth, MN · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $5,900 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $4,800 | 100% | 25% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Macomb Community College Warren, MI · Public | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $4,200 | 100% | 22% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Concordia University-Saint Paul St. Paul, MN · Private nonprofit | Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 | $25,000 | 69% | 55% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |