WHAT DO PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS EARN?
The median income for a physical therapist assistant is $42,000 depending on position, years of experience, degree of education, geographic location, and practice setting. WHERE DO PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANTS WORK? Today, physical therapist assitants provide health care services to patients of all ages and health conditions in a variety of settings, including: • Outpatient clinics or offices • Hospitals • Inpatient rehabilitation facilities • Skilled nursing, extended care, or subacute facilities • Homes • Education or research centers • Schools • Hospices • Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments • Fitness centers and sports training facilities WHAT ARE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A PTA? To work as a physical therapist assistant (PTA), an individual must graduate with an associate degree (two years, usually five semesters) from an accredited PTA program at a technical or community college, college, or university. Graduates must pass the national exami
