In what settings are PT Aides utilized?

[lee9786]

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I've seen them work in outpatient, orthopedic settings as well as inpatient, acute care settings in hospitals. What other areas are they utilized? Are nursing homes a common place to see PT aides?

 

[Shugo]

I have seen PT Aides used in outpatient pt, acute care, assisted living facilities, orthopedic outpatient facilities (such as spine specialists), and sub-acute rehab.

 

[PTstudent11]

I have seen PT Aides used in outpatient pt, acute care, assisted living facilities, orthopedic outpatient facilities (such as spine specialists), and sub-acute rehab.

I've also shadowed alongside a PT aide in inpatient on a rehab floor and in the Cardiac ICU.

It depends on the needs of the specific setting if they decide to utilize aides.