Physical Therapist Aides
O*NET Code: 31-2022.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Outpatient AideOutpatient Therapy AidePhysical Therapist Aide (PTA)Physical Therapy Aide (PTA)Physiotherapy AidePT Attendant (Physical Therapy Attendant)PT Tech (Physical Therapist Technician)PT Tech (Physical Therapy Technician)Rehabilitation AideRehabilitation AttendantRehabilitation Technician (Rehabilitation Tech)Rehabilitation Therapy AideRestorative Aide (RA)Therapy Aide
⚡ Skills (12)
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring3/100
Service Orientation3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
Writing3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Epic Systems
Medical software
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Medical procedure coding software
Medical software
0Patient record maintenance software
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Occupational Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Physical Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Radiation Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Recreational Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Respiratory Therapists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Acute Care Nurses
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Emergency Medicine Physicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Physical Therapist Aides → Radiation Therapists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (80% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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