Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Licensure and Employment

Licensure

Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for licensure. The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy develops and administers the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) for both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The exam assesses the basic entry-level competence for first time licensure or registration as a PT or PTA within the 53 jurisdictions. Students may visit the website for the Federation of State Boards for Physical Therapy at: www.fsbpt.org

Employment

Click on the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to view information about the job outlook. For specific information on occupational employment and wages for physical therapist assistants, click on this DOL link. you may also use the Occupational Employment Statistics Query System to create a customized table for statistics in a specific geographical area.

PTAs work in a variety of settings including acute care and rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient facilities, school systems, nursing homes, home health and sports medicine clinics. Salary depends on geographic region, practice setting, and hours employed. For additional information, please visit the American Physical Therapy Association.

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