Physical therapy aide vs restorative, rehab aide

The differences between physical therapy aides and restoratives, rehab aide can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a restorative, rehab aide has an average salary of $33,637, which is higher than the $31,160 average annual salary of a physical therapy aide.

Physical therapy aide vs restorative, rehab aide overview

	Physical Therapy Aide	Restorative, Rehab Aide
Yearly salary	$31,160	$33,637
Hourly rate	$14.98	$16.17
Growth rate	24%	24%
Number of jobs	99,485	40,958
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Associate Degree, 33%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	-	-

Physical therapy aide vs restorative, rehab aide salary

Physical therapy aides and restoratives, rehab aide have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Physical Therapy Aide	Restorative, Rehab Aide
Average salary	$31,160	$33,637
Salary range	Between $8,000 And $118,000	Between $25,000 And $44,000
Highest paying City	New York, NY	-
Highest paying state	New York	-
Best paying company	Aya Healthcare	-
Best paying industry	Health Care	-

Differences between physical therapy aide and restorative, rehab aide education

There are a few differences between a physical therapy aide and a restorative, rehab aide in terms of educational background:

	Physical Therapy Aide	Restorative, Rehab Aide
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 68%	Associate Degree, 33%
Most common major	Kinesiology	Nursing
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	University of Virginia

Physical therapy aide vs restorative, rehab aide demographics

Here are the differences between physical therapy aides' and restoratives, rehab aide' demographics:

	Physical Therapy Aide	Restorative, Rehab Aide
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 35.6% Female, 64.4%	Male, 32.0% Female, 68.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% Asian, 9.3% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 5.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Asian, 7.3% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between physical therapy aide and restorative, rehab aide duties and responsibilities

Physical therapy aide example responsibilities.

Manage flexible schedule at various company facilities categorize as ILF, ALF, and SNF.
Administer ultrasound and electrical stimulation and start patients with their prescribe exercise programs.
Educate patients on supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
Earn repeated appreciations from supervisor, co-workers, and patients for providing the best quality care with compassion.
Work closely with PT's/PTA's; OT/COTA's and SLP in providing quality hands on care to rehab patients.
Create and maintain patient charts and paperwork including exercise, insurance authorization, insurance, HIPAA, and patient information.

Restorative, rehab aide example responsibilities.

Assist CNA (s) with ADL (activities of daily living skills) to prepare patients for rehab.
Plan activities base on assign student's IEP to encourage appropriate independence and facilitate/support student's participation in all activities.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.

Physical therapy aide vs restorative, rehab aide skills

Common physical therapy aide skills

Patients, 42%
Patient Care, 10%
Rehabilitation, 8%
Customer Service, 5%
Ultrasound, 5%
Direct Supervision, 4%

Common restorative, rehab aide skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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