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The Physical Therapist Assistant Career Guide
Are you seeking a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Physical therapist assistants and aides provide treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities, under the direction of physical therapists. Employment is projected to grow much faster than average. Physical therapist assistants should have very good job prospects; on the other hand, aides may face keen competition from the large pool of qualified applicants. Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapist assistants have an associate degree; most States require licensing for assistants. Most jobs are in offices of other health practitioners and in hospitals.
In The Physical Therapist Assistant Career Guide you'll discover:
* What those in this occupation do and the environment or conditions they work under...
* The education, training, qualifications, skills, abilities and experience you will need to work in this field...
* Where and who is hiring now for these positions...
* The chances for finding work and remaining employed based on demand and other economic considerations...
* The average annual pay and the factors that determine how much a person employed in this field may earn, along with any fringe benefits if available...
* Plus much more...
Included in this guide is a section listing 50 best job hunting, resume writing and interviewing tips.
Whether you're still figuring out what to do for a living or changing careers, you need a guide like this to help you make the right decision.
Are you seeking a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Physical therapist assistants and aides provide treatment that improves patient mobility, relieves pain, and prevents or lessens physical disabilities, under the direction of physical therapists. Employment is projected to grow much faster than average. Physical therapist assistants should have very good job prospects; on the other hand, aides may face keen competition from the large pool of qualified applicants. Aides usually learn skills on the job, while physical therapist assistants have an associate degree; most States require licensing for assistants. Most jobs are in offices of other health practitioners and in hospitals.
In The Physical Therapist Assistant Career Guide you'll discover:
* What those in this occupation do and the environment or conditions they work under...
* The education, training, qualifications, skills, abilities and experience you will need to work in this field...
* Where and who is hiring now for these positions...
* The chances for finding work and remaining employed based on demand and other economic considerations...
* The average annual pay and the factors that determine how much a person employed in this field may earn, along with any fringe benefits if available...
* Plus much more...
Included in this guide is a section listing 50 best job hunting, resume writing and interviewing tips.
Whether you're still figuring out what to do for a living or changing careers, you need a guide like this to help you make the right decision.
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940012726339 |
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Publisher: | Digital Products Mall |
Publication date: | 12/24/2010 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
File size: | 66 KB |
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