Physical therapist aides assist physical therapists during therapy sessions and through various administrative duties. They are often responsible for keeping the treatment area clean and organized and for preparing for each individual patient’s therapy.

Physical therapy aides assist patients in moving to or from a treatment area. Aides often push them in wheelchairs or provide them with a shoulder to lean on. Due to the fact that physical therapist aides are not typically licensed, they do not perform the clinical tasks of a physical therapist. The duties of aides can include some clerical tasks, such as:

• ordering depleted supplies
• answering the phone
• filling out insurance forms and other paperwork