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Physical Therapist Assistants
SUMMARY
Low Risk
25%
(Avg. of calculated & votes)
JOB SCORE
7.3/10
CALCULATED
15%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
36%
(Low Risk)
GROWTH
by year 2032
26.5%
WAGES
$64,080
or $30.81 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2023
104,000
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DECRIPTION Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.