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Physical Therapist Assistants
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.
What a physical therapist assistant does
Become a physical therapist assistant
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good physical therapist assistant
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Understanding people's reactions.
- Looking for ways to help people.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $37 per hour with an average salary of $63,000 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $30 and $42 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $17,700 and $64,700 per year.
- 60% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The average hourly rate for part-time workers is $38 per hour with an average salary of $42,000 per year.
Physical Therapist Assistant job outlook
- There are 1,648 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 334 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 15% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 15% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.