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Physical Therapy Assistant Hourly Rate

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Updated: 10 May 2013
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Physical Therapy Assistant 2013 Total Pay (?
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$30,529 - $66,502
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MEDIAN: $48,506
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National Hourly Rate Data (?
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$0$16$32$48
Hourly Rate$15.12 - $32.45  
   
Overtime$0.00 - $46.81  
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$0$32K$64K$96K
Bonus$0.00 - $1,486  
   
Profit Sharing$196.53 - $2,000  
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$30,529 - $66,502  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 10 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 823

Physical Therapy Assistant Tasks

  • Observe and document the progress of treatment.
  • Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
  • Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment.
  • Fit and train patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches.
  • Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lift and transfer them according to positioning requirements, secure into or onto therapy equipment.
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Companies and Industries for Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate

HCR ManorCare$23.49 - $28.00
Kindred Healthcare$20.35 - $27.23
RehabCare$22.72 - $27.47
Popular Industries

Hourly Rate

Physical Therapist's Office$14.10 - $31.60
Long-term Care or Rehabilitation Facility$16.53 - $31.19
Health Care$14.76 - $31.44
Hospital$14.66 - $31.14
Home Health Care$15.60 - $34.43

key statistics
Key Statistics for Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries and Jobs

Female
68%
female alumni
 
Male
32%
male alumni
Hourly Rate:$19.80 - $27.64 $19.43 - $28.95
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
15%
1-4 years
39%
5-9 years
15%
10-19 years
21%
20 years or more
11%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 69% dental benefits Dental: 51%
vision benefits Vision: 38% employee benefits None: 29%

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Career Path for Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs

Common Past Jobs
Common Future Jobs

Physical Therapy Assistant

Salary Range

$30,529 - $66,502
payscale
Physical Therapist Assistant
$32,007 - $62,463
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA)
$36,170 - $68,558
Physical Therapy Aide
$17,745 - $31,109
 
Common Future Jobs

Physical Therapy Assistant

Salary Range

$30,529 - $66,502
payscale
Physical Therapist (PT)
$49,899 - $85,868
Physician Assistant (PA)
$60,958 - $107,491
Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant
$31,126 - $71,874
 

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