Graduate placement programs of accredited Physical Therapy Assisting schools provide an important link between employers and students through the on campus recruitment program. Applying directly to hospital physical therapy departments and participating in professional associations often leads to employment. For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank . Click Right facing arrow to replay the Video, Speaker Icon to control Sound. Requires QuickTime Education and Training Physical Therapy Aides get on the job training from Physical Therapists.
Employers hire applicants who have a high school diploma or who have a certificate of equivalency.
Physical Therapy Assistants must be licensed by the California Physical Therapy Examining Board. There are two ways to qualify for the license. Graduates with an associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited school can apply for the examination. Physical Therapy Aides qualify if they have worked a minimum of three years as an Aide for a licensed physical therapist and have Board approved college coursework that relates to the occupation. This is an Application by Equivalency process.