ONET Occupations » 31-2022.00

Physical Therapist Aides

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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Parachute skills

  1. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.72)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.72)
  3. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.47)
  4. Heal, cure - People (4.47)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.19)
  6. Consult - People (3.76)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.63)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  9. Listen - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.50)
  2. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  1. There are currently no abilities.
  1. Concern for Others (4.72)
  2. Dependability (4.60)
  3. Cooperation (4.54)
  4. Integrity (4.25)
  5. Attention to Detail (4.19)
  6. Self Control (4.18)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.99)
  8. Social Orientation (3.91)
  9. Initiative (3.77)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.66)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.63)
  12. Persistence (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.47)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.16)
  3. Getting Information (4.05)
  4. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.96)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.76)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (3.69)
  7. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.59)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.56)
  1. Assist Patient In Performing Breathing Exercises (4.47)
  2. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.47)
  3. Fit Patients For Prosthetic Device, Using Static Or Dynamic Alignment (4.47)
  4. Fit Medical Supportive Devices (4.47)
  5. Assist Patient With Dressing, Undressing, Grooming, Or Bathing (4.47)
  6. Position Patient For Therapy (4.47)
  7. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.47)
  8. Work With Persons With Mental Disabilities Or Illnesses (4.47)
  9. Lift Or Transport Ill Or Injured Patients (4.16)
  10. Set Up Patient Care Equipment (4.16)
  11. Confer With Physical Therapy Staff To Discuss Treatment (3.76)
  12. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (3.69)
  13. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (3.69)
  14. Take Messages (3.69)