Most in-demand jobs to consider: Physical therapist assistants

Most in-demand jobs to consider

Job Title: Physical therapist assistants

Health

Salary Range:

Jobs to be done
Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Treatment Plans, Health, Mobility, Pain Management, Documentation, Exercise Instruction.

Responsibilities: Main Duties
• Executing components of patient care as established by a physical therapist.
• Documenting the patient's responses to treatment and reporting outcomes to the supervising therapist.
• Assisting the physical therapist in developing treatment plans and strategies.
• Educating patients and family members about exercises and movement patterns.
• Maintaining a clean and safe treatment area and ensuring equipment is in proper working order.
• Complying with legal requirements, codes of ethics, and practice standards.

Skills & Qualifications
•An associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
•Passing the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs.
•State licensure as required by state law.
•CPR and first aid certification.
•Knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.

Primary Jobs to be done

Key Skills & Qualifications

Ideal Personality Traits

Typical Work Context

Personal Traits: Desirable Attributes
• Compassion and desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and observational skills.
• Physical stamina and dexterity.

Work Focus: People, Product, Process (3Ps) Relevance
• People: High focus—working directly with patients and physical therapists.
• Product: Moderate focus—ensuring treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction.
• Process: Moderate focus—adhering to treatment protocols and documentation standards.

RESUME PLUS TRAITS TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING

RESUME PLUS

Core Competency

Core Competency & Score
• Patient and Client∙centered Care: 90% – The ability to provide excellent care and prioritize the well∙being of patients is the core competency of a PTA.

Work Context

Primary 3P & Score
• People: 80% – The primary focus is on patient interaction and delivering people∙centric care.

Ideal Personality Attribute

Essential Big 5 Trait & Score
• Agreeableness: 85% – PTAs need to be cooperative, compassionate, and sensitive to patient needs.

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