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Physical Therapist Assistants — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

Active ListeningReading Compre…SpeakingCritical Think…MonitoringSocial Percept…Service Orient…Instructing

Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Psychology
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
5.2
Therapy and Counseling
4.2
English Language
4.2
Education and Training
4.1
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Biology
3.8
Medicine and Dentistry
3.5
Administrative
3.3
Administration and Management
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.9
Law and Government
2.6
Mathematics
2.5
Sociology and Anthropology
2.5
Physics
2.4
Personnel and Human Resources
2.1
Chemistry
2.0
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Communications and Media
1.9
Geography
1.9
Sales and Marketing
1.8
Foreign Language
1.8
Philosophy and Theology
1.8
Mechanical
1.7
Engineering and Technology
1.5
Design
1.3
Building and Construction
1.3
Production and Processing
1.3
Telecommunications
1.3
Transportation
1.2
Food Production
1.1
History and Archeology
1.1
Fine Arts
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Social

6.4

Realistic

4.5

Conventional

3.8

Investigative

3.6

Artistic

1.5

Enterprising

1.3