Physical Therapist Assistant SUMMER COBLE 10.29.13
Feb 15, 2016
Physical Therapist Assistant
SUMMER COBLE10.29.13
CAREER GOAL & PLAN
Physical therapy assistants provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. PTAs help people of all ages who have medical problems, or other health-related conditions that
limit their ability to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
http://www.apta.org/AboutPTAs/
NATURE OF WORK
Physical Therapy Assistants make $37,190 to $45,920 a year.
EARNINGS
I want to go to Jackson State Community College to be a Physical Therapy Assistant. I would major in physical
therapy.
Tuition: $8,471.50
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
PTA.My salary of being a PTA $37,190 to $45,920.
ENTRY LEVEL POSITION
A physical therapy Assistant would be indoors.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are 2,200 physical therapy assistant jobs in Tennessee. It is expected to grow.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes312021.htm
JOB OUTLOOK
Advantages This type of work helps people
improve their mobility, lessens disability and relieves them from
pain. The duties that are involved are
very good for those who have an interest in health and fitness.
Over the long term, there are expected to be very good job
opportunities for those who are interested in this field.
http://www.healthcarecareers.org/physical-therapist-assistant-or-aide/
Disadvantages The work is fast paced, and you will
need to be on your feet quite a bit while you are working with
patients. In order to meet with patients, it is
common for those in this field to have to work nights and weekends.
You must exercise patience and be able to convey a positive attitude
to patients so that they can achieve results.
http://www.healthcarecareers.org/physical-therapist-assistant-or-aide/
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES
This career would be good for me because I’m good at working with people.
I love helping people out. I’ve always wanted to grow up and work with people.
PERSONAL SKILLS
Consider applying to a clinical residency program.Consider applying for a clinical fellowship.
Find a job as a physical therapist.Get a board certification in a clinical specialty after you gain
some work experienceBe prepared to spend most of your time on your feet.
Have strong people skills.
http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Physical-Therapist
THINGS I NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR THIS JOB THIS
YEAR