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Resume skills guide · SOC 31-2022

Skills for Physical Therapist Aides

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for physical therapist aides, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.62
  • 2.Monitoring3.25
  • 3.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 4.Writing3
  • 5.Speaking3
  • 6.Critical Thinking3
  • 7.Active Learning3
  • 8.Learning Strategies2.62
  • 9.Mathematics2
  • 10.Science1.88

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Knowledge areas

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training

Core work activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Handling and Moving Objects
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Working with Computers
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

In-demand tools & technology

  • Epic Systems
  • MEDITECH software
  • Medical procedure coding software
  • Patient record maintenance software
  • Scheduling software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word