Career fit quiz

Is Physical Therapist Aide the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the physical therapist aide career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the physical therapist aide job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like fitness and health
Statement 2 of 8I want to explore PT
Statement 3 of 8I’m friendly
Statement 4 of 8I like being active
Statement 5 of 8I want to start quickly
Statement 6 of 8I might become a PT
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–4 weeks training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $35,240 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Physical therapist aides help physical therapists and assistants by setting up equipment, cleaning treatment areas, helping patients move and handling clerical tasks.

  • Set up equipment
  • Clean treatment areas
  • Help patients move
  • Prepare hot and cold packs
  • Assist with exercises under supervision

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