If patients have difficulty with their programs, then assistants talk to the therapist. Physical therapy aides also work for physical therapists. They are not licensed, so their duties are limited. They keep treatment areas clean and organized. Aides gather equipment that will be needed during therapy sessions.
Aides also help patients get to sessions.
They either push their wheelchair or provide a shoulder to lean on. Aides watch that patients are doing their activities correctly and provide encouragement. Like assistants, they inform therapists of any difficulties. Both assistants and aides do some clerical work. They order supplies, maintain records, and answer phones.