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  4. Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunities

Careers for PTA program graduates

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) graduate with an associate degree after two years of study. PTAs work under the direction of a Physical Therapist (PT). PTA duties can include assisting in instructing patients in exercises and activities of daily living (including physical modalities), using special equipment, collecting data on the patient's progress, and documenting and reporting on the patient's response (source: www.apta.org).

Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

  • Online listings: PT Jobs
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Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

  • Physical Therapist Assistant Admission Requirements
    • PTA Admission Requirements: First Year Students
    • PTA Admission Requirements: Advanced Standing (Transfer) Students
    • PTA Admission Requirements: Provisional or Nondegree Students
    • PTA Admission Requirements: Current Penn State Students and Students Seeking Re-enrollment
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Mission and Goals
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Overview
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Technical Standards
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Program Costs
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Program and Graduate Outcomes
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Career Opportunities
  • Complaints Regarding the PTA Program Outside Due Process
  • 2021-2022 Physical Therapist Assistant Student Financial Aid Fact Sheet

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Visit Penn State Mont Alto's Career Services office for additional assistance and resources.

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  • Associate Physical Therapist Assistant Degree
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