JobSOC 31-2022

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

2 programs

Rehabilitation Aide51.2604
Physical Therapy Technician/Aide51.2605

02.

Draws on

Customer and Personal Service4.5 of 5
English Language4.0 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.