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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Physical Therapist Assistants spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Comprehension, and Speech Recognition. Physical Therapist Assistants are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Psychology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Service Orientation.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Thinking Creatively
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Training and Teaching Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Performing Administrative Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Interacting With Computers
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Visualization
Information Ordering
Originality
Perceptual Speed
Written Expression
Extent Flexibility
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Selective Attention
Static Strength
Finger Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Trunk Strength
Fluency of Ideas
Manual Dexterity
Time Sharing
Multilimb Coordination
Speed of Closure
Gross Body Coordination
Depth Perception
Stamina
Memorization
Control Precision
Mathematical Reasoning
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Number Facility
Dynamic Strength
Auditory Attention
Speed of Limb Movement
Gross Body Equilibrium
Response Orientation
Rate Control
Interests
Social
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
English Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Clerical
Biology
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Sociology and Anthropology
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Chemistry
Personnel and Human Resources
Philosophy and Theology
Law and Government
Production and Processing
Mechanical
Sales and Marketing
Transportation
Telecommunications
Foreign Language
History and Archeology
Engineering and Technology
Economics and Accounting
Design
Building and Construction
Wages
Texas
$58,820
California
$58,460
Connecticut
$57,080
Florida
$56,380
Nevada
$54,890
Maryland
$54,880
New Jersey
$53,950
North Carolina
$52,890
Indiana
$52,810
Delaware
$52,660
Massachusetts
$52,400
Ohio
$51,530
Tennessee
$50,730
Oregon
$50,520
Virginia
$50,300
Georgia
$50,020
Rhode Island
$49,610
Illinois
$49,600
Arizona
$49,450
South Carolina
$48,950
Washington
$48,950
Kansas
$48,810
Missouri
$48,250
New Hampshire
$48,220
Alabama
$47,420
Maine
$47,240
Idaho
$47,090
Oklahoma
$46,400
Arkansas
$46,360
Wisconsin
$46,270
Nebraska
$45,810
Kentucky
$45,680
New York
$45,580
Minnesota
$42,990
Wyoming
$42,410
Vermont
$42,110
Colorado
$42,080
Pennsylvania
$42,030
Louisiana
$41,640
District of Columbia
$41,290
Iowa
$41,270
Michigan
$41,240
West Virginia
$41,170
Alaska
$40,090
Montana
$39,150
Utah
$38,960
North Dakota
$37,860
New Mexico
$36,660
Mississippi
$36,430
Hawaii
$32,870
South Dakota
$32,860
Puerto Rico
$18,580
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Coordination
Writing
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Operation Monitoring
Mathematics
Negotiation
Science
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Troubleshooting
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Operation and Control
Programming
Equipment Selection
Work Values
Relationships
Working Conditions
Support
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Work Styles
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Independence
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Physical Proximity
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Standing
Freedom to Make Decisions
Coordinate or Lead Others
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With External Customers
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Level of Competition
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Sitting
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Degree of Automation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Work Schedules
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Telephone
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
- Importance Supplemental-
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress, and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
Perform postural drainage, percussions and vibrations, and teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree