Hourly Wage for Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in the United States

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How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Physical Therapist Assistant in the United States is $31 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $28 and $34. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Peppercare - Camarillo , CA

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant - Camarillo Are you a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant seeking a rewarding career in home health? Our growing team is looking for a ...

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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Mid Valley physical therapy - Los Angeles , CA

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our dynamic out-patient clinic. As a PTA, you will work closely with the Physical Therapist to carry out ...

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Southfield Center for Integrated Musculoskeletal Injury PC - Southfield , MI

Role Description This is a full-time on-site role as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Southfield Center for Integrated Musculoskeletal Injury PC, located in Southfield, MI. As a Physical Therapist ...

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Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Per Diem

CenterWell Home Health - Aiken , SC

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first As a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant , you will: Administer the physical therapy treatment plan as developed by the ...

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Physical Therapist Assistant

GrandCare Health Services - Seal Beach , CA

We are currently looking for experienced Physical Therapist Assistants who are committed to high quality care in a team environment to provide in-home services to patients in their homes in multiple ...

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Physical Therapist Assistant (Part-Time or Full-Time), OP Ortho

Physical Rehabilitation Network - Ladera Ranch , CA

Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing with the State. Why Choose Us: As a clinically led organization, we know what matters most to our clinicians. From competitive benefits ...

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What does a Physical Therapist Assistant do?

Physical Therapist Assistant in Coudersport, PA

Prepares, maintains, and disseminates patient records and reports as mandated by regulatory agencies, physicians, and at the written request of the patient while maintaining patient confidentiality when corresponding with physical therapists and other hea

March 15, 2023

Physical Therapist Assistant in Delano, CA

Implement patient treatment plans with guidance from the Physical Therapist.

February 02, 2023

Physical Therapist Assistant in Flushing, NY

Completes timely clinical documentation to include functional goal setting, progress and therapeutic approach.

February 18, 2023

Treats the resident/patient in accordance with the care plan after the Physical Therapist performs the initial evaluation to establish treatment goals, frequency, duration, and specific modalities to be used in accordance with the physician's orders with

April 20, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Physical Therapist Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Physical Therapist Assistant ranges from $28 to $34 with the average hourly pay of $31. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $28 to $34 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $31.

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Skills associated with Physical Therapist Assistant: Regulatory Compliance, Patient Care, Therapist, Timely

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