Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Physical Therapy Aide Duties & Responsibilities
Tasks that need to be performed in this profession typically include:
Assist with patient intake
Preparation of equipment
Preparing hot and cold packs
Transporting patients
Observing patients
Documenting patients' responses and progress
Liaise with physicians' offices and hospital personnel
The specific duties of P.T. aides might vary from setting to setting, but they typically are responsible for setting up equipment and maintaining a clean and functional area for treatments and exercises. P.T. aides also assist patients who need help moving from one area to another. They also handle clerical duties such as patient intake, coordinating with referring doctors' offices and documenting patients' responses during exercises.