Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe patients during therapy sessions 
• Provide help for patients in doing specific exercises
• Use therapy devices to help patients 
• Educate patients and families on what to do after treatment

Salary: $23,880 

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Associates degree 
• Continue education to qualify for jobs in administration, etc. 

Requirements:

• Associates Degree 
• Licensing
• Passing of the National Physical Therapy Exam
• Continue education to keep license 

Reflection: 

       I do not want to do this because they do not get payed enough. This is a good option for someone who doesn't want to go to college but enter the medical field.