Duties and Responsibilities: Physical therapist assistants work under licensed physical therapists to help people with physical injuries or illnesses of to regain range of movement and control their pain. ... In addition, PT assistants are in charge of the treatment area, making sure that it is clean, neat, and ready for each patient. Physical therapist assistants, sometimes called PTA's, and physical therapist aides work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.
Salary: $42,980
Education: Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program, prepares graduates for taking the national license examination and entering the field of physical therapy with the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors of a PTA.
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