3. Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient therapy is provided for those who are
independent enough to not be admitted to a
hospital or nursing home. They receive care by
scheduling appointments and coming to the
facility themselves.
4. Outpatient Therapy
Work hours vary, because the patients may
still be working the facility works later hours in
some cases to help coincide with patients
personal schedules.
33% of PTA’s work in outpatient therapy
5.
6. Salary
Each facility differs on pay and the PTA’s
qualifications can affect how much their
earnings are each year.
Outpatient Therapy can make anywhere
between $33,000-$35,000 in South Dakota.
9. Treatment
Active Assistive Range of Motion
Back mobilization massages
Joint Mobilization and ROM
core strengthening
Electrotherapeutic Modalities
Aerobic/ Endurance Exercise
10. Advanced Skills
PTA’s can specialize in Neurology, Geriatrics,
Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Women's Health,
Cardiovascular, Cardiopulmonary and Sports
Physical Therapy, ext.
Being an APTA member can advance your skills
especially if you focus on curtain sections to be
apart of.
