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Physical Therapist Aide Workplace Guide
Physical therapist aides perform delegated support work under supervision, with preparation and cleaning between patient activities. An employment account should identify the task you were assigned and who directed it without implying that you independently planned treatment.
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A record map for your role
What to organize first
Supervision
Identify the role directing each disputed assignment and when you requested clarification.
Turnover workload
Record cleaning and preparation duties required between assigned assistance periods.
Schedule change
Note who added or changed support work and whether other duties were adjusted.
Start with the work you actually do
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.
O*NET classifies this occupation as Physical Therapist Aides (31-2022.00). Its description covers a typical occupation, not every workplace or individual job. It does not establish employee status, overtime eligibility or employer misconduct.
- Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.Source task 4273 · updated 08/2023
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.Source task 4276 · updated 08/2023
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.Source task 4275 · updated 08/2023
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.Source task 4278 · updated 08/2023
A reference point for your pay records
May 2025 wage estimates by state
Compare your pay records with published BLS estimates for Physical Therapist Aides (SOC 31-2022). These describe an occupation across employers. They are not a required pay rate, an overtime calculation, or evidence of discrimination or unpaid wages.
Select your work state to see its published pay range. No personal pay information is requested or sent.
The 25th and 75th percentiles mark the middle half of the estimated wage distribution; the median is its midpoint. Actual pay can differ with experience, employer, location and duties. Hourly and annual figures are shown as published, without converting one into the other.
All published state estimates for this occupation
| State | Hourly 25th | Hourly median | Hourly 75th | Annual median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $11.30 | $13.12 | $14.95 | $27,290 |
| Alaska | $17.18 | $26.81 | $33.98 | $55,760 |
| Arizona | $16.49 | $16.95 | $18.53 | $35,260 |
| Arkansas | $13.37 | $14.16 | $18.01 | $29,450 |
| Connecticut | $16.90 | $17.20 | $17.65 | $35,770 |
| Delaware | $15.00 | $16.38 | $17.15 | $34,060 |
| Florida | $15.45 | $16.90 | $18.03 | $35,140 |
| Georgia | $11.35 | $14.69 | $16.92 | $30,550 |
| Hawaii | $16.14 | $16.25 | $18.53 | $33,810 |
| Idaho | $12.98 | $13.78 | $16.00 | $28,660 |
| Indiana | $12.95 | $16.88 | $21.59 | $35,100 |
| Iowa | $12.87 | $14.00 | $17.86 | $29,120 |
| Kansas | $10.92 | $12.15 | $12.91 | $25,280 |
| Kentucky | $14.34 | $17.06 | $19.72 | $35,490 |
| Louisiana | $10.12 | $10.80 | $13.45 | $22,460 |
| Maine | $17.85 | $19.07 | $28.55 | $39,660 |
| Michigan | $13.37 | $14.11 | $16.62 | $29,350 |
| Minnesota | $19.24 | $20.35 | $22.98 | $42,330 |
| Mississippi | $11.78 | $13.16 | $15.44 | $27,370 |
| Missouri | $13.75 | $14.06 | $17.00 | $29,250 |
| Montana | $14.90 | $18.73 | $21.50 | $38,950 |
| Nebraska | $13.50 | $13.50 | $17.76 | $28,080 |
| New Hampshire | $15.91 | $19.45 | $22.52 | $40,460 |
| New Mexico | $14.32 | $15.38 | $18.65 | $31,990 |
| New York | $16.44 | $17.01 | $20.91 | $35,380 |
| North Carolina | $14.92 | $16.71 | $18.73 | $34,760 |
| North Dakota | $15.82 | $18.11 | $22.53 | $37,680 |
| Ohio | $15.18 | $17.89 | $19.36 | $37,220 |
| Oklahoma | $11.18 | $13.28 | $16.26 | $27,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $11.62 | $17.08 | $18.86 | $35,520 |
| Rhode Island | $15.00 | $15.00 | $16.58 | $31,200 |
| South Dakota | $14.71 | $15.06 | $20.23 | $31,330 |
| Tennessee | $12.36 | $14.58 | $17.28 | $30,320 |
| Texas | $12.70 | $15.19 | $18.38 | $31,590 |
| Utah | $12.66 | $14.02 | $14.66 | $29,150 |
| Virginia | $13.20 | $16.05 | $17.74 | $33,390 |
| West Virginia | $13.51 | $16.75 | $18.22 | $34,840 |
| Wisconsin | $15.33 | $17.70 | $20.70 | $36,820 |
| Wyoming | $14.37 | $14.65 | $17.75 | $30,470 |
“Not published” preserves unavailable or suppressed source cells. “Above reporting limit” preserves a top-coded source value without inventing a number. A missing state estimate does not establish service eligibility. The data describe wage and salary employment; they do not measure self-employment income.
Source: BLS May 2025 state workbook · OEWS tables · BLS technical notes. Use your own schedule, pay statement and compensation terms to identify the question you want reviewed.
Define the delegated assignment
Record the general support duty, supervising role and time of instruction. Note when you were reassigned or asked to clarify an unfamiliar task. Keep your assigned assistance separate from treatment planning performed by clinical staff.
Describe room and equipment work
List preparation, sanitation and equipment organization duties alongside scheduled assistance. Note when missing supplies or room availability affected the sequence and who was informed. Do not include a patient's condition or response in personal employment notes.
Protect therapy information
Do not copy treatment plans, patient schedules, progress notes or clinical images. Use your own time records and permitted employment or training messages. Identify the official record location and custodian for any authorized review.
Choose your next step
Review the workplace retaliation guide, unpaid wages guide, or discrimination guide if those concerns fit your experience. A job title alone does not establish a claim.
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