Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs Forum

PTA versus OTA - 14 Replies

[QUOTE who="OTdude in Piscataway, New Jersey"]Tell that to your friend or family member that acquires a brain injury and can't figure out how to comb...

I would like to know more about being a pta or a ota from someone who is or has been in those occupations. - 1 Reply

[QUOTE who="jason in louisville in Louisville, Kentucky"]I am 28 years old and looking to go back to school. I feel like and freinds and family has...

canada physiotherapy and usa PT - 5 Replies

i want job in canada i did my bpt from gguniversity from cg india

To be a PTA: how long will it take? which school to go to in CHicago? - 28 Replies

Uh.... so you have a problem with undocumented immigrants (I'd like to see YOUR ancestors immigration papers please), but not the banks and giant...

What is the pay for a PTA in Florida? - 4 Replies

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Considering PTA - 2 Replies

Hey Andy, I asked a similar question titeld "um, help" where I got some responses to this, which is basically, sometimes depending on the setting....

Umm, help - 5 Replies

Thank you both SO much for your responses! I had about given up on getting any LOL Aphex: Good luck with your schooling! Unfortunately, the 2010...

Is physical therapy very physical

I hear the job is very physical lifting patients who weigh between 100-250 pounds is this true.

Executives Wanted - Positions Ranging From $80k to $500K

PTA Starting Salary in NJ/NY area? - 1 Reply

I'm also from New Jersey, and I'm looking into a PTA program and interested in outpatient. If anyone has an idea of the starting salary, please let...

PT AIDE - 6 Replies

I'm currently looking for a PT Aide position in Ontario, Ca or surrounding areas. Please email me at robbins_craig@yahoo.com

pta license exam

Do anyone know training courses offered in bay area for PTA license exam.or i can contact the nearby PTA colleges?i am planning to write my PTA...

pta licensure exam review course - 163 Replies

[QUOTE who="krystle3556 in Pennsylvania"]Hey everyone! I graduated from PTA school in 2004. I had to conquer some obstacles during my last semester...

It is time for change - 9 Replies

Okay, I agree also, but what do we do about it?

Males in PTA - 4 Replies

I'm not sure what you exactly mean by "advantages", but all I can tell you is that I'm a PTA male student and I've been in PTA school for two and...

Questions for Physical Therapist Assistants, please help me decide if this career is right for me. - 38 Replies

[QUOTE who="eric in las vegas in Henderson, Nevada"]anybody know if there any school program for PTA here in las vegas?[/QUOTE] College of...

Physical Therapist Assistant- is it a waste of time or a good career? - 175 Replies

[QUOTE who="mjgj in Easthampton, Massachusetts"]Hi- I am wondering if you can tell me...do you like your job as a PTA? How much do you get paid? Are...

physical therapist assistant volunteer options

Hello, I would like to volunteer for anything that would help me gain experience for pta. can someone please list which types of volunteer programs...

PIMA Medical Institute - 10 Replies

I am looking for any type of feed back on this school. I have searched the internet and cannot find any. Is there anyone out there that can tell me...

physical therapy aide - 43 Replies

Hi, I was applying to medical receptionist postions and one called and offered me a physical therapy aide job if I was interested in learning about...

PTA salaries nationwide - 10 Replies

Hi, I've been working as a PTA for 11 years and i'm currently making $32.50/hr working in an outpatient physical therapy office with minimal...

travel PTA average salary? - 77 Replies

Does anybody know the average salary of a travel PTA? Also can anyone recommend any reliable travel companies?

PT or PTA school - 107 Replies

I'm having a very difficult time deciding whether to go on to PT school or PTA school. I'm 34 with a bachelors degree and licensure as a massage...

No Accreditation in Canada? - 51 Replies

I will be attending community college in Canada (Centennial College) in September 2009, and have an option of either studying Biotechnology...

Physical Therapy Aide - 2 Replies

I just started school to become a Physical Therapist Assistant at Cerritos College. Im having trouble finding anyone hiring for Therapy Aide...

PTA exam - 5 Replies

I am PT grad in NY..i have tried NPTE couple of times but keep failing it for few points. I am planning to take PTA exam in a month time. i have got...

Struggling in PTA school - 2 Replies

I'm a second year pta student in pennsylvania. I've had to spread out the program by another year because it is so demanding. I'm worried about the...

PAY - 16 Replies

I AM A PTA IN SOUTH TEXAS AND OUR PAY IS GOOD. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT THE PAY IN TWIN FALLS,IDAHO TO BE??? I HAVE 20 YRS. EXPERIENCE...

another misdemeanor question - 1 Reply

Sorry I searched the board t find an appropriate answer but nothing really applied. here is my question I have an simple assault charge that is a...

PTA job outlook in the Denver area? - 2 Replies

I am planning on PTA school a year from now. I'm trying to find someone who is in the Denver job market. What kinds of jobs are you finding...

PTA Liscence Exam - 230 Replies

Hello, I just graduated from PTA school 3 weeks ago, my letter to test from the board will be here within a week. I got A's and B's during PTA...

What is it like being a physical therapy assistant? Is it difficult to find a job? Do you get benefits? - 1 Reply

I live in Michigan and will be taking the PTA program at WCC in Ann Arbor. Would you recommend going into PTA?

What happens if PTA school is not accredited? - 5 Replies

What are the conditions in taking the License exam if you attend a school that is not listed in APTA.org?

jumping back into PTA career - 12 Replies

Anyone out there have advice for me. I'm a "retired" PTA from MI. Worked from 1987 to 1994 and since have been home raising 6 children. I may have...

Physical Therapist Assistant - 1 Reply

My daughter wanted to go to school to become a physical therapist assistant. Recently she was diagnosed with a heart condition with restrictions of...

Job outlook for physical therapist assistants - 15 Replies

Hello everyone, I'm taking prerequisites for the Respiratory Therapy at Ohlone college in Fremont, CA. It turns out the prerequisites are also those...

Salary Right out of school (AA)?

I will be going to school to get my AA in Physical Therapy Assistant. What starting salary should I expect?

Bishop State CC or Pensacola Junior College PTA program? - 10 Replies

Hello, I live in Al, right outside of Mobile, and am currently looking at 2 PTA programs. Both are CC, one is Bishop State Community...

Is There a True Demand for Physical Therapy Assistants? What are the Pros and Cons of this profession? - 14 Replies

I know that the program is 2 years for an associate in science. There is supposed to be a lot of heavy lifting, but I want to know how much...

question regarding california PTA license - 38 Replies

I passed my PTA exam and the California Law exam recently and wonder if anyone in this forum would know how long should one wait for the PTA license?

Info. on the requirements to become a CPTA - 1 Reply

I am currently a HHA. I'm 41 and am looking to go back to school. I love what I do, but have gotten to do some physical therapy rehab with my clients...

PTA School Difficulty - 5 Replies

I want to know exactly how challenging is PTA school? I work full time on third shift so my days are open to attend classes, but are the classes so...

Traveling PT's and PTA's

Join the revolution! If you have ever considered traveling as a PT or PTA, or even if you currently are on assignment, you can benefit from other...

Physical therapy and rehabilitation protocols

i have found a great site about physical therapy and rehabilitation protocols i just wanted to share it with others http://physiophysio.blogsp...

anyone looking to buy PTA book????????? - 1 Reply

I passed my PTA licensure exam and I am selling my IER PTA book. If anyone interested let me know. It is available at amazon.com. I am selling it for...

Where do I find the closest PTA school? - 1 Reply

I live in the middle of nowhere and have finished a certificaiton in Healthcare Tech. I need to find a school close to me. What site should I go on?

licensed PT in Sweden, want to work as PTA in US - 20 Replies

hi there. i am an american who has lived in sweden the last 10 years and am a licensed PT here in sweden. i would like to move back to the states,...

PT

i know pt is a dr program but is it possible to work as an assistant with a AA degree or can you get the AS in PTA and work on you BA and then Post...

Medicare guidelines concerning Board challenged PTA`s - 86 Replies

I was told by my employer that as of april 1,2007 board challenged PTA`s under medicare guidelines cannot bill for inpatient hospital therapeutic...

PTA for Mature students? - 78 Replies

Is PTA feasible for a more mature person - late 30s to early 40s? I am interested in the field but have been cautioned by some that the intensive...