Physical Therapist Assistant Schools in New Jersey – NJ

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world Contributing Writer
Published: January, 11 2010

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Education and Degrees

In the State of New Jersey, a minimum of an Associate of Arts degree is needed to perform as a physical therapist assistant. This type of degree should entail a two-year training program focus on physical therapy.

This degree program offered by New Jersey physical therapy assistant schools should also cover the major body structures, their functions and should have an emphasis on therapy related to particular areas of the body. If it is so desired, a bachelor’s degree can be obtained to work in a specialty field of physical therapy.

The Associate of Arts degree must also consist of the state required clinical education requirements. These are clinical trials, similar to internships, which are focused on helping the student to how to interact with patients and what it is actually like to work as a physical therapist assistant.

The most important thing to remember is that the school of choice must be accredited. Schools for physical therapist assistants can be found online and there are many benefits to online education; including cost, ease of use, convenience and the vast possibilities for attending out of state colleges.

New Jersey Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

A physical therapist assistant in New Jersey will make, on average, around $68,000 per year.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring Physical Therapy Assistants in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison and Woodbridge, New Jersey may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Bergen Regional Medical Center, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center.

References:

State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, a Division of Consumer Affairs, www.state.nj.us
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, www.fsbpt.org