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08-20-2008, 11:41 AM
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Physical Therapy Assistants?
Is anyone here a PTA or an aid? I am about to finish college and was considering this field. Is there a pay difference btw the two? I am looking into an internship for the spring. Thanks for you help.
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08-20-2008, 05:29 PM
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I am a physical therapy technician. basically its a beginer position for those getting ready to apply to schools who need to get some experience.
pay for this is minimum wage...but most of use are college students or recent grads
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08-20-2008, 05:38 PM
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I'm just starting my first year of PT school right now and I've worked as a tech for one year prior. Basically what I tell people is that if you're interested in the PTA program more power to ya. Where I live, we have whats called flex/float PTs and PTAs. Basically they are considered full-time employees but they are sent to areas that are in need of extra help. They usually don't receive benefits but their starting salary is usually 25-35 dollars an hours. Now considering PTA is an associates degree, thats damn good! Techs on the other hand is just like onlinerules87 said, a beginner position. I was there for a year and never made over 9 dollars an hour. I think the cap for techs at my hospital system was $12 an hour. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me or ask on here.
edit: I noticed you said you're finishing up college right now. It wouldn't hurt to go all out and apply to a PT school. Most are now Doctorate programs and the pay rate is substantially higher and increasing annually. Its a lot more school but always worth it in the end.
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08-20-2008, 07:23 PM
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Nursing school is where it's at!!!
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08-20-2008, 08:26 PM
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Depending on your location you can get a job as a traveling PTA and make some damn good money and possibly benefits.
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08-21-2008, 07:53 AM
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