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Profession: Rehabilitation Therapy
Physical Therapy Assistant:
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) help physical therapists carry out patient treatment plans as selected by a supervising physical therapist. Patients work directly with PTAs on exercises aimed at building strength and flexibility in the joints, bones and muscles. PTAs also assist physical therapists in patient exams and other procedures. Together, the physical therapy team helps people who are in some way disabled to have more mobility and independence in their lives.
Salary Range: $37,170 - $54,900
Salary Notes: Physical therapy assistants generally earn between $37,170 - $54,900.
Where you can study:
Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, MA
Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
Kennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield, ME
Manchester (CT) Community College, Manchester, CT
Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, MA
Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA
Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT
North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT
Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT
River Valley Community College, Claremont, NH
Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA
Tunxis Community College, Farmington, CT
Where you might work:
Clinics -
Hospitals -
Industrial Health Centers -
Nursing Homes -
Private Practice -
Rehabilitation Centers -
Schools -
Sports Facilities -
Job Outlook: Demand for physical therapy assistants is very high. The trend should continue through 2016 as the population of middle-aged and elderly people increases.
Education, Licensing and Certification: High school course work should include college prep classes, including math and science. Most physical therapy assistant (PTA) programs lead to an associate of science degree and take two years to complete. PTAs are also required to pass a licensing exam given by the State of Vermont.
Professional Organizations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 800-999-2782 www.apta.org
Vermont Chapter, APTA www.vtapta.org
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