Free physical therapist assistant job description template
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Physical Therapist Assistant job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Physical Therapist Assistant
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant who helps patients carry out the therapy plan under the supervision of a physical therapist. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Observe patients before, during and after therapy
- Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care
- Treat patients using techniques such as massage and stretching
- Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients
- Educate patients and family members about what to do after treatment
- Record patients' progress and report the results to the physical therapist
What you need
- Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapist assistant program
- State license or certification
- CPR certification
- Patience and good communication
Nice to have
- Experience in [orthopedic, geriatric or sports] therapy
- Experience with [documentation software]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Riverbend Physical Therapy, a three-therapist clinic.
Riverbend Physical Therapy is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant (Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You'll guide patients through exercises, document each visit and work under our licensed therapists. State licensure is required.
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What a physical therapist assistant does
A physical therapist assistant helps patients carry out the therapy plan under the supervision of a physical therapist. Typical duties include:
- Observe patients before, during and after therapy
- Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care
- Treat patients using techniques such as massage and stretching
- Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients
- Educate patients and family members about what to do after treatment
- Record patients' progress and report the results to the physical therapist
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says all states require physical therapist assistants to be licensed or certified, and licensure typically requires graduation from an accredited program.
Training: Associate's degree, then licensure.
How much does a physical therapist assistant make?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports pay for this job under “physical therapist assistants and aides” in its occupational wage tables, by state and metro area. Look up pay for your area → Local pay varies widely, so also check postings for similar jobs near you.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Can an aide do what an assistant does?
No. The Bureau of Labor Statistics separates the two: assistants are licensed or certified and help deliver treatment, while aides do setup, cleanup and clerical work and are not required to be licensed. Write the posting for the one you need.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.