The Northwest Arkansas metro â home to corporate giants Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport, as well as the University of Arkansas â had population growth of 50,532 between April 2010 and July 1, 2015, according to updated Census data.
Role of a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist.
Career Considerations: PTA to PT. The profession needs and values both physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs). Both roles are important in assuring access to physical therapy services and in providing physical therapy interventions that allow clinicians to work at the top of their license..he profession needs and values both physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs). Both roles are important in assuring access to physical therapy services and in providing physical therapy interventions that allow clinicians to work at the top of their license..