Career Profile
Physical Therapist Aides
Physical Therapist Aides work under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, to perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations
General Information
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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Physical Therapist Aides
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 25 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapist Aides.
Employment Change
Employment for Physical Therapist Aides is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $13.14/hour. Entry level workers are paid $10.98, while experienced workers are paid $15.00. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 117 Physical Therapist Aides in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 142.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Physical Therapist Aides are Offices of Other Health Practitioners, Offices of Physicians, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Physical Therapist Aides include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Physical Therapist Aides is HS diploma or less. 45% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.