Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Medical College of Wisconsin, WI

$207,842

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO

$205,030

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(professional)University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, CO

$200,614

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Case Western Reserve University, OH

$194,912

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)South University-Savannah, GA

$193,410

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)South University-West Palm Beach, FL

$193,410

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Nova Southeastern University, FL

$192,191

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Emory University, GA

$185,626

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)University of Virginia-Main Campus, VA

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Midwestern State University, TX

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Widener University, PA

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Eastern Virginia Medical School, VA

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)University of Utah, UT

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Thiel College, PA

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)MCPHS University, MA

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Wayne State University, MI

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, CO

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)University of Maryland Baltimore, MD

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Manhattan School of Computer Technology, NY

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Howard University, DC

$166,414

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Stanford University, CA

$147,202

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Loma Linda University, CA

$111,526

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Saint Francis University, PA

$110,880

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services(masters)Quinnipiac University, CT

$110,733