Physical Therapist Aides in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Physical Therapist Aides on average make:
$31,200 ($15.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
23
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
3 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Outpatient Aide, Outpatient Therapy Aide, Physical Therapist Aide (PTA), Physical Therapy Aide (PTA), Physiotherapy Aide, PT Attendant (Physical Therapy Attendant), PT Tech (Physical Therapist Technician), PT Tech (Physical Therapy Technician), Rehabilitation Aide, Rehabilitation Attendant
Tools Used
Anti-embolism elastic stockings, Blood pressure cuffs, Canes, Cold packs, Crutches, Electrical stimulation equipment, Electronic blood pressure units, Gait belts, Hot packs, Hydraulic lifts
Tasks
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
Personality
Concern for Others, Cooperation, Dependability, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Adaptability/Flexibility, Self-Control, Achievement/Effort, Initiative, Stress Tolerance
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