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:
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy Assistants
- Neurological Physical Therapy Assistants
- Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistants
- Geriatric Physical Therapy Assistants
Here are popular pathways for PTAs in the Charlotte metro area. Click on each title for more information.
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) support licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative services to patients. Their responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic exercises, administering modalities, educating patients on proper techniques, monitoring progress, and ensuring a safe environment.
Certifications*
- Core: National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination
- Advanced: Physical Therapy Aide
- Specialty: Functional Training Specialty Certification
*Certifications vary depending on chosen specialty.
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) support licensed physical therapists in providing rehabilitative services to patients. Their responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic exercises, administering modalities, educating patients on proper techniques, monitoring progress, and ensuring a safe environment.
Certifications*
- Core: National Physical Therapist Assistant Examination
- Advanced: Physical Therapy Aide
- Specialty: Functional Training Specialty Certification
*Certifications vary depending on chosen specialty.
