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