Career opportunities
Following completion of the academic and licensure requirements, students may find employment working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a variety of settings. Most of our students can secure a job in the field, prior to graduation.
- Rehabilitation centers
- Outpatient clinics
- Hospitals
- Private clinics
- Geriatric settings
- Sports facilities
- Pediatric centers
- and many others
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Pennsylvania is approximately $65,510, depending on location.
Job listings
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network operates regional facilities, services and programs in the Lehigh Valley and northeastern Pennsylvania, including:
- Three full-service hospitals: Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township, Lehigh Valley Hospital-17th Street in Allentown; Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem; and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton in Luzerne County.
- Lehigh Valley Children's Hospital
- Community health centers in Bangor, Bath, Bethlehem Township, Emmaus, Hamburg, Hazleton, Kutztown, Macungie, Moselem Springs, Quakertown, Trexlertown and Upper Bucks (in partnership with Grand View Hospital).
