Also called: Rehab Aide
Helps keep a physical therapy clinic running by setting up equipment and helping patients.
They clean tables, set up exercise stations, and help patients move between exercises. Many are students preparing for PT or athletic training school. It's a great way to see sports medicine up close.
Based on BLS physical therapist aides, May 2024 estimates.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Kinesiology, Exercise Science.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Faster-than-average growth projected.
Low risk for 10 years. Setting up equipment and helping patients move is hands-on support, and a common entry job.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to outpatient physical therapy clinics for aide or tech jobs; they train you
Classes: Health science CTE, Physical education, Anatomy.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-2022.
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