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A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist Assistant

A day in the life of a physical therapist assistant, or PTA, offers variety, one-on-one interaction with patients from all walks of life, and the satisfaction of having spent a day filled with purpose. A physical therapist assistant’s duties vary from moment to moment, and each day is different from the next. Working under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, they are responsible for carrying out each patient’s individualized plan of care. Though their patients rotate in and out, physical therapist assistants enjoy the opportunity of getting to see each one as an individual with a totally new set … Continue Reading

Why Should You Choose a Physical Therapist Career?

When deciding if you should choose a physical therapist career, there are quite a few benefits that can lead to an extremely rewarding and satisfying professional life with time left over for a rejuvenating personal life. Physical therapist employment offers extremely gratifying experiences, job flexibility, desirable salaries and the absence of a mundane routine. These tremendous benefits are sought by many and achieved by few in today’s stressful work world.

If you enjoy meeting interesting people, you will find that a physical therapist career will allow you to work with individuals of all ages and all walks of life. Coming into … Continue Reading