Working Conditions for Physical therapist assistantsThe hours and days that physical therapist assistants and aides work vary with the facility and with whether they are full- or part-time employees. Many outpatient physical therapy offices and clinics have evening and weekend hours, to help coincide with patients� personal schedules. Physical therapist assistants and aides need a moderate degree of strength because of the physical exertion required in assisting patients with their treatment. In some cases, assistants and aides need to lift patients. Constant kneeling, stooping, and standing for long periods also are part of the job. More information on Physical therapist assistants from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Physical therapist assistants occupation Number of Physical therapist assistants in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Physical therapist assistants Working conditions for Physical therapist assistants Significant points for Physical therapist assistants Training requirements for Physical therapist assistants Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |