A professional who prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, assists physical therapist or physical therapist assistant during administration of treatments, and provides routine treatments. Respnsibilities include:

• Assists patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings, before and after treatments.
• Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
• Safeguards, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff.
• Provides routine treatments, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, and paraffin bath.
• Transports patients to and from treatment area.
• Cleans work area and equipment after treatment.
• May record treatment given and equipment used.
• May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment.
• May adjust fit of supportive devices for patients, as instructed.
• May be assigned to specific type of treatment or patient service and be designated Physical Therapy Aide, Hydrotherapy; Physical Therapy Aide, Transport.