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Physical Therapist Assistant Program Employment Information and Opportunities

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

Depending on their location, graduates have reported entry-level salaries ranging from $25,000 to $35,000.

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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).

View current openings.

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

Multiple full-time opportunities for physical therapist assistants are available in Maryland in Bel Air, Aberdeen, White Marsh and Edgewood. For more information, contact:

Kevin Conlon
New Development
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
814-505-2655
[email protected]

Therapy staff  

Therapy Staff has new opportunities available frequently. To apply or to learn more about available positions, contact:

Cody Phillips
Recruiting Manager
Therapy Staff
Phone: 877-366-2580
Fax: 800-493-1989
www.therapystaff.com

RehabVisions

RehabVisions has opportunities for full- and part-time positions. Travel positions are available through their sister company, Cariant Health Partners. For more information, contact:

Chris Marx
Recruiting Manager
RehabVisions
Phone: 800-334-1919, ext. 6012
Fax: 402-315-3723
11623 Arbor Street
Omaha, NE 68144

Associate in Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

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