A physical therapy assistant is a professional who aids physiotherapists in their rehabilitation and treatment of patients. Physical therapy assistants, or PTAs, are emerging vocations that will likely increase within the next decade as the physical therapy profession itself explodes.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Background
A physical therapy assistant, also called a physical therapist assistant, is
someone who aids in the rehabilitation and therapy of a patient undergoing
physical therapy. Licensed physical therapist assistants work under the
supervision and instruction of a physical therapist. The position often
requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in addition to a state
certification.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Salary
A physical therapy assistant salary is most often determined upon an hourly
wage, usually in the range of $18 to $27 dollars an hour, with a median and
average in the $40,000's per year. Generally, the higher wages are determined
by experience, education, and specialty, as well as the nature of the facility
offering the position.
Physiotherapy Assistant Jobs
Physiotherapy assistant jobs are, as a rule, only available as employers that
employ physical therapists. However, not all forms of physical therapy
require assistants, meaning the physiotherapy assistant jobs on the market are
usually for very specialized types of physical therapy work. Therefore,
they may have to work with very specific patients, injuries, or
facilities.
Physical Therapy Aide Jobs
Physical therapy aide jobs are quite different that physical therapist
assistant jobs. Physical therapy aides are not allowed, legally, to do
anything that would really involve physical therapist work, since their
position is often unlicensed. Physical therapy aide jobs generally
involve a lot of clerical work and maintenance, and also leading a patient to
and from the physical therapy area.






