Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

Significant Points

• Employment is projected to increase much faster than average; physical therapist aides may face keen competition from the large pool of qualified applicants.
• Physical therapist assistants generally have an associate degree, but physical therapist aides usually learn skills on the job.
• About 60 percent of jobs are in hospitals or offices of physical therapists.

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