Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) help patients recover from injuries or surgeries, manage chronic conditions, and improve mobility. They assist with exercises, therapies, education, and monitoring progress.
This role requires excellent communication skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient health. Opportunities for career advancement include specialization in orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, or oncology rehabilitation.
Explore the pathway below to learn more.
Pathways are the various job options within a career that share common skills, knowledge, and interests. In addition to the popular pathway below, PTA pathways include:
Here are popular pathways for PTAs in the Charlotte metro area. Click on each title for more information.