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Physical Therapist Assistants
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
- Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $32.32 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $25.41 and $39.76 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $67,210.86 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $52,863.16 and $82,700.66 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 260 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 38.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 360.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $33.00 with the median annual salary reaching $69,301.
