Physical Therapist Assistants

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

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Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.