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  • Overview
  • Careers
    • Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
    • Dental Assistant
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
    • Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist
    • Medical Records & Health Information Technician
    • Physical Therapy Assistant
    • Radiologic Technologist
    • Registered Nurse
    • Respiratory Therapists
    • Surgical Technologist
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
  • Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Medical Records & Health Information Technician
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Therapists
  • Surgical Technologist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistants assist physical therapists in administering treatments to and conducting procedures for patients. Typical duties include directing patient exercises, documenting the progress of treatment, and modifying specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist.

What to expect

Do you enjoy working closely with people? As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be an essential part of someone's recovery. You will need to be reliable, adaptive, and a good communicator. You will need to be able to handle pressure situations.

Can work in these sectors
  • Healthcare

Average Annual Salary

$65,000

Salary Range Per Hour

$20-$42

Degree

Associate's Degree

Thru 2024. TX workforce commission

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