Description
Under the direct supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, the Physical Therapy Aide (PTA) supports patient care by preparing treatment areas and equipment, assisting patients with exercises and mobility as delegated, transporting and safeguarding patients, and performing cleaning, stocking, and basic clerical duties to keep therapy services safe and efficient.
Skills
Content
- • Reading Comprehension
- • Active Listening
- • Writing
- • Speaking
Process
- • Critical Thinking
- • Active Learning
- • Monitoring
Social Skills
- • Social Perceptiveness
- • Coordination
- • Instructing
- • Service Orientation
Resource Management Skills
- • Time Management
Abilities
Verbal Abilities
- • Oral Comprehension
- • Written Comprehension
- • Oral Expression
- • Written Expression
Idea Generation and Reasoning Abilities
- • Problem Sensitivity
- • Inductive Reasoning
- • Information Ordering
Attentiveness
- • Selective Attention
Physical Strength Abilities
- • Trunk Strength
Visual Abilities
- • Near Vision
Auditory and Speech Abilities
- • Speech Recognition
- • Speech Clarity
Knowledge
Business and Management
- • Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
- • Computers and Electronics
Health Services
- • Therapy and Counseling
Arts and Humanities
- • English Language
Related specializations
Interview options
Interview options
Interviewee gender
Interviewee accent
Interview time
Related Pathways
Healthcare & Human Services
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Tasks & skills:
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
