Physical therapy aides help appointments run smoothly, clean treatment areas, provide customer support and manage clerical duties. The specific tasks of an aide also vary by state. In most cases, unlicensed aides do not provide any direct patient care.
Generally, to be legally valid, most contracts must contain two elements: 1  All parties must agree about an offer made by one party and accepted by the other.  Something of value must be exchanged for something else of value. This can include goods, cash, services, or a pledge to exchange these items.
Regardless of whether the contract is verbal or written, it must contain four essential elements to be legally binding. Essential elements of a contract For a contract to be legally binding it must contain four essential elements: 1  an offer. 2  an acceptance. 3  an intention to create a legal relationship. 4  a consideration (usually money).