PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Duties and Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistants, also referred to as (PTA'S), do exactly what physical therapists do. Theu assist in recovering and strengthening a clients motor skills. They assist physical therapists to complete their daily tasks.

Salary

$25,680 - $56, 610

Education

To become a pta you will need an associates degree from an accredited program. You must be licensed and certified in order to become qualified to hold a job. You must have a high school diploma. On the job training will be provided and must be completed.

Demand for Career

This career is needed because it assists physical tharapists. It makes their job easier to complete with the extra support. Without them it would be very frusterating for physicians to complete their everyday tasks.

Reflection

I do not wish to pursue this career. It does not interest me whatsoever. It does not appeal to my ambitions.

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Student Success Statement

''The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self-respect, dignity, (self-worth), integrity, and self-esteem.'' - Dr. Laura Shlessinger This quote is true. Usually when doing something that is right you never really get a physical reward. The satisfaction is internal since you yourself commited the act. At times there might not be any witnesses. Physical recognition comes for other reasons. When you acknowledge those factors, right truly will feel like a phenomenon. The feeling you get when doing right is like no other. That is the only feeling apart from all others. That sense of well being will not be caused by any thing else. Reward over moral is a great prize.

Student Success Statement

''I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor'. I will tell you: Place me behind prison walls- walls of stone ever so high, every so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground- there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No, never! I'd die first.'' - Karl G. Maeser I think this quote is very noble. It speaks of good character. The quality it takes is of the ultimate trust and loyalty. Yet, I can't help but disagree at its exaggeration. Trust and loyalty can only go so far and do so much. While it is true, having those qualities and being true to your word is incredible, it can not be the only action. For example, to die out of a promise seems extreme. There are many ways to fufill a promise and be a trustworthy person. Dying should not be considered. Staying true is one thin...

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