Career Profile

Physical Therapist Aides

Education HS diploma or less
This is the typical education required for an entry-level position.
Earnings $27,300
This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position.

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.

Important Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Handling and Moving Objects

Physical Therapist Aides

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

25

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 25 openings per year are projected for Physical Therapist Aides.

+21.2%

Employment Change

Employment for Physical Therapist Aides is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 21.2% between 2023 and 2028.

$13.14

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.

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2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028

Top 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.

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Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Offices of Physicians
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Physical Therapist Aides include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.

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Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology

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.

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HS diploma or less
Some college, no degree
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postgraduate degree
Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET