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	Physical Therapist Aides	Physical Therapist Assistants	Occupational Therapy Assistants	Personal Care Aides	Medical Assistants	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
SUMMARY	42% Moderate Risk	18% Minimal Risk	20% Low Risk	21% Low Risk	30% Low Risk	27% Low Risk
JOB SCORE	4.0/10	7.3/10	7.8/10	5.8/10	5.6/10	7.1/10
POLLING	47% (Moderate Risk, Based on 25 votes)	34% (Low Risk, Based on 66 votes)	16.9% (Minimal Risk, Based on 34 votes)	39% (Low Risk, Based on 42 votes)	46% (Moderate Risk, Based on 110 votes)	36% (Low Risk, Based on 154 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	2.8%	22.0%	19.2%	17.0%	12.5%	11.9%
WAGES	$34,520 or $16.59 per hour	$65,510 or $31.49 per hour	$68,340 or $32.85 per hour	$34,900 or $16.78 per hour	$44,200 or $21.25 per hour	$46,180 or $22.20 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	44,010	108,010	47,910	3,988,140	793,460	303,620
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DESCRIPTION	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.	Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.	Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.	Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.	Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.	Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

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