Physical Therapist Aides
Experience assisting physical therapists, supervising therapeutic exercises, and teaching ambulation aid use directly overlaps with supervised patient exercise support.
How to prepare: Prepare a resume example showing how you taught an exercise or ambulation aid technique under therapist or medical officer direction, then use it when applying to physical therapist aide openings.
What the civilian work involves
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Patient record maintenance software