| Activities | Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. |
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| Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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| Median Income | $41,360 per year in May 2006 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | The hours and days that physical therapist assistants and aides work vary with the facility and with whether they are full- or part-time employees. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | Technical Program
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| Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Active Listening, Writing, Service Orientation, Time Management, Active Learning, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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| Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension |
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| Interviews | Chris Weaver |
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