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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $31,616.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 39 days |
| Typical Education | Associate's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 240 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 5.78 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 1,257 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 27.09 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Customer Service
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Integrity
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Conflict Management
Resource Allocation
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Integrity
Oral Communication
Information Gathering
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Conflict Management
Resource Allocation
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Provide physical therapy to patients or clients
Apply traction to patients
Massage patient or client
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Provide in home patient care
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Monitor fit of prosthetic or selected medical support devices
Fit medical supportive devices
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Feed food to individuals
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety
Treat medical condition of patient
Apply traction to patients
Massage patient or client
Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist patients with hygiene or daily living activities
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Provide in home patient care
Practice preventive procedures with medical therapy patients or clients
Administer basic health care or medical treatments
Monitor fit of prosthetic or selected medical support devices
Fit medical supportive devices
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Feed food to individuals
Assist patients in performing breathing exercises
Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety
Treat medical condition of patient
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Booster Skills & Certifications
Job Seekers possessing booster skills & certifications, such as those listed below, added to core skills are more marketable, harder to find and expensive to hire.
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| First Aid Cpr Aed | ||||
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| Predictive / Preventative Maintenance |
Related Licensing Requirements
Temporary LPN Permit (18-0000000132)
IC 25-23-1-10.5 Temporary permits Sec. 10.5. (a) The board may issue a temporary permit to practice as a nurse to a nurse licensed to practice in another state or territory of the United States, who has applied to the board for licensure by endorsement and submitted proof of current licensure to the board. The permit is valid for ninety (90) days after issuance or upon denial of licensure by the board. The permit may be renewed by the board, for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, if, in the determination of the board, it is not possible to complete the application process in that time period. (b) Persons holding a temporary permit to practice as a nurse are subject to the disciplinary provisions of this chapter and IC 25-1-9n the practice of practical nursing as determined by the board. (b) The applicant must pass an examination in such subjects as the board may determine.(c) The board may establish by rule under IC 4-22-2 application procedures and requirements for the issuance of temporary permits under this section.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Board of Nursing (3172342043)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/nursing.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Indiana State Board of Nursing (3172342043)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/nursing.htm
Certified Nurse's Aide (18-0000000045)
The Indiana State Department of Health issues certificates for nurse aide (CNA), home health aide, and qualified medical assistant (QMA). To work in a nursing home as a CNA, an application for certification must be filed with the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. This is done through the training program or a nursing home employer.
- Indiana State Department of Health~Division of Acute Care (3172337351)
- http://www.in.gov/isdh/
- Indiana State Department of Health~Division of Acute Care (3172337351)
- http://www.in.gov/isdh/
