Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

AMP PT

PT Aide

Career Insights for Occupational Therapy Aide

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Texas data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.

$33,960 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Job Overview Common Responsibilities:
Patient Preparation:
Welcoming patients, assisting them into appropriate therapy attire, and ensuring their comfort before sessions.
Treatment Assistance:
Helping patients with prescribed exercises, applying heat packs, assisting with equipment usage, and monitoring patient progress during therapy sessions.
Equipment and Environment Maintenance:
Cleaning and organizing treatment areas, disinfecting equipment after use, and ensuring all therapy tools are in good working condition.
Administrative Tasks:
Performing clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, or filling out forms. texascareercheck.com
Qualifications:
Education:
Preferred bachelors in kinesiology or equal study.
Skills:
Excellent verbal communication, empathy, teamwork, and multitasking abilities.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform tasks that require physical strength and stamina, such as assisting patients and handling equipment.
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field?
Language:
Spanish (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Dallas, TX 75243 (Required)
Work Location:
In person