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Summer Coble 10.29.13

Summer Coble 10.29.13. Physical Therapist Assistant. Career Goal & Plan. Nature of work.

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Summer Coble 10.29.13

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  1. Summer Coble10.29.13 Physical Therapist Assistant

  2. Career Goal & Plan

  3. Nature of work • 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/

  4. Earnings • Physical Therapy Assistants make $37,190 to $45,920 a year.

  5. Educational requirements • 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

  6. Entry level position • PTA. • My salary of being a PTA $37,190 to $45,920.

  7. Working Conditions • A physical therapy Assistant would be indoors.

  8. Job outlook • There are 2,200 physical therapy assistant jobs in Tennessee. It is expected to grow. • http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes312021.htm

  9. Advantages/Disadvantages • 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 • 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/

  10. Personal Skills • 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.

  11. Things I need to be prepared for this job this year • 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 experience • Be prepared to spend most of your time on your feet. • Have strong people skills. • http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Physical-Therapist

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