How Much Money Does a Physical Therapy Assistant Make?
Physical therapy assistants help physical therapists with the care of their patients. Physical therapy assistants work in hospitals or physical therapy offices. The duties of a physical therapy assistant include helping patients use equipment and crutches, helping patients do exercises, providing assistance with massage and applying ice packs. According to the The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage of a physical therapy assistant was $46,140 in 2008.