Summary Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a physical therapist assistant (PTA). The following information is applicable to all Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment (NOC 32109).
Description
Other technical workers in therapy and assessment perform various technical therapy and assessment functions. Some may assist professionals such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, ophthalmologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. They are employed in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, community health centres, educational institutions, hearing aid retail stores, in the private practices of the professionals they assist, or they may be self-employed.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$24.73/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
175 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Coordinating
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Systems Analysis
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