PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)

Physical Therapists are experts in the body’s movements.  They work to improve a patient’s quality of life through exercise, hands-on care and patient education.  They develop treatment plans for patients to gain better mobility.

Requirements: Doctorate in Physical Therapy and pass a licensure exam. (3 years post grad)

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PTA)

PTAs provide physical therapy to patients under the direction of a physical therapist.  They follow and execute a physicial therapist’s treatment plan.

Requirements: Completion of a 2 year or 5-semester accreditation program and pass a certification exam.

PTs and PTAs may work in several settings:

• HOSPITALS
• REHABILITATION CENTERS
• OUTPATIENT
• CLINICS  HOME HEALTH
• SCHOOLS
• NURSING HOMES
• SPORTS & FITNESS FACILITIES