Career switch, measured
From Physical Therapist Assistant to Speech-Language Pathologist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 86% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Patient care, Leadership, Infection control; the main skills to add are Special education, Case management, Teaching.
86%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillPhysical Therapist AssistantSpeech-Language Pathologist
- BLS/CPR39%33%
- Patient care49%35%
- Leadership70%48%
- Infection control18%16%
- Electronic health records16%12%
- Pharmacy25%14%
- Regulatory compliance18%22%
- Communication26%19%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Speech-Language Pathologist postings, rarely in Physical Therapist Assistant ones.
SkillPhysical Therapist AssistantSpeech-Language Pathologist
- Special education–17%
- Case management–13%
- Teaching–10%
Plan your move to Speech-Language Pathologist
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