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Occupational Summary for Physical Therapist Assistants (31-2021)
Oregon Statewide
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Description: Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 475 640 17 9 26
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Physical Therapy Assistant / Pta Forest Grove 665104
Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health Mcminnville 663261 DOE
Physical Therapy Assistant #59757 Portland 662689 $17.81/hr to $27.15/hr
Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health) - Part Time/Prn Roseburg 658188 DOE
Physical Therapy Assistant (Home Health) - Full Time Roseburg 658187 DOE
Physical Therapy Assistant / Pta Forest Grove 656882
Instructor Pool Physical Therapist Assistant - 0600516 Eugene 652245 DOE
Physical Therapist Assistant Roseburg 549832 $18.25/hr to $26.37/hr DOE
Wages
Region ----- 2009 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual		 Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $22.19 $45,157 $19.34 - 24.74
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries 475
Health Care and Social Assistance 444
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Occupational Therapist Assistants 84%
Physical Therapist Aides 62%
Occupational Therapist Aides 57%
Physical Therapists 43%
Therapists, All Other 41%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.