Physical Therapist Assistant
Offerings For Physical Therapist Assistant:
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This program of study is designed to prepare skilled health care workers to perform treatment under the direction of a licensed physical therapist. The treatments include thermal and electrical modalities, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic exercise and patient education. Entrance into this program is competitive; speak with an advisor for admissions details. |
Offerings Available At:
- Montgomery
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program Has Additional Entrance Requirements, Please Read Further.
Salary:
Median annual wages of physical therapist assistants were $46,140 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,170 and $54,900. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,580, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $63,830. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of physical therapist assistants in May 2008 were:
- Home health care services $51,950
- Nursing care facilities $51,090
- General medical and surgical hospitals $45,510
- Offices of other health practitioners $44,580
- Offices of physicians $43,390
Median annual wages of physical therapist aides were $23,760 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $19,910 and $28,670. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $17,270, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $33,540. Median annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of physical therapy aides in May 2008 were:
- Nursing care facilities $26,530
- General medical and surgical hospitals $24,780
- Offices of physicians $23,730
- Offices of other health practitioners $22,550
From: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
Job Growth:
Employment is expected to grow much faster than average because of increasing consumer demand for physical therapy services. Job prospects for physical therapist assistants are expected to be very good. Aides should experience keen competition for jobs.
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