What is it like to be a physical therapist assistant?

Question

im in high school and im starting to consider being a physical therapist assistant but i just don't know much about it. i want to know what the pay is like and what kind of stuff you have to do. anything that might be good to know.

Answer 1

You will be carrying out the treatment plan as described by the physical therapist. This will often involve designing exercise programs or performing certain "techniques" on patients.  

For a two year degree, it's a decent salary.  A 2005 survery found that most PTAs were earning between $35-50,000

There is a list of all accredited PTA programs at: www.apta.org

Most PTA programs require that you have taken at least high school level physics and have obtained a "C" average.  

Good luck