If you are a physical therapist assistant seeking employment in the northwestern United States, Therapy Placement Services can find the right fit for you.
As a therapist owned and operated company, we are committed to taking your career exactly where you want it. We’ll listen to your needs and preferences, conduct a customized job search and communicate with you often.
From private practices, outpatient facilities and hospitals to home health organizations and schools, Therapy Placement Services is connected with a wide range of employers throughout the northwest. Whether you’re seeking full- or part-time employment, we can find the right job fit for you—we’ll conduct a tailored job search based on your unique interests, aspirations and salary requirements.
Our industry experienced placement coordinators will assess your skills and goals during a comprehensive orientation—there is no obligation or cost to you. You are never obligated to take a physical therapy assistant assignment. If a position doesn’t meet your needs or preferences, you can always turn it down. And we won’t stop until we find the right match for you.
Looking for physical therapy assistant jobs? This is a great time to be in this career field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the number of physical therapist assistant jobs to grow 41 percent by 2022—much faster than other occupations in the United States.
Physical therapist assistants, or PTAs, work under the direction of physical therapists—helping patients meet their goals by implementing care/treatment plans or fitness and wellness programs to regain movement or manage pain.
At Therapy Placement Services, we have the employer resources to connect you with hundreds of physical therapy assistant employers throughout the Northwest—from California, Oregon and Washington to Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Hawaii.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), 72 percent of physical therapy assistants work in hospitals or private physical therapy practices. Others work in home health, schools and rehab units. Physical therapist assistants spend a great deal of time working on their feet setting up equipment or working patients. Entry level positions usually require a two-year associate degree—and most states require licensure and certifications.
The median physical therapist assistant salary in May 2012 was $52,160. The BLS also reports that more than 120,000 physical therapy assistants and aides were employed across the country that year. Your PTA salary can vary, depending on the position, your industry experience and education level, as well as where you practice and the type of practice.
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