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Physical Therapy Assistants
The aging population and greater emphasis on non-pharmaceutical treatments has fueled the demand for physical therapy assistants. As physical therapists take on more clients, they hire more assistants to develop treatment plans, prepare equipment, and assist patients with basic therapy procedures.
Relevant Statistics
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Projected Need: 27,000
Projected Growth: 27+%
Median Wage: $21/hr
Most states require that physical therapy assistants hold at least an associate degree. Licensure or registration is mandatory in a number of states. Many physical therapy assistants specialize in a an area such as geriatrics, pediatrics, or sports injuries. Increased knowledge in one area helps if a physical therapy assistants desire to go back to school to become a licensed physical therapist.
The impact of limits on Medicare reimbursement for services may affect the short-term job outlook for physical therapist assistants. However, long-term demand will continue to rise, as the number of individuals with disabilities or limited function grows.
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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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Dear Sirs/Madams,
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Hi,
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11 months ago
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mschadlick
12 months ago
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i am going to be a medical assistant what is the going rate
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12 months ago
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I actually just started taking classes for a Medical Billing and Coding degree....$14/hr. is not very enticing..any thoughts..
PA_Red
12 months ago
42 comments
I would love to have more information about this field in the healthcare industry. I already have my degree in Medical Billing & Coding, am currently working on my degree in Medical Office Administration and plan on getting my Bachelor's in Medical IT.