| Activities | Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area. |
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| Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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| Median Income | $23,680 per year in May 2010 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | The hours and days that physical therapist assistants and aides work vary with the facility and with whether they are full- or part-time employees. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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| Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Monitoring, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Time Management |
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| Abilities | Speech Recognition, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension |
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