PTA vs PT Aide Education and salary

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Posted - 03/03/2008 :  13:28:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Our user asked: "I am looking for a program or college that thas the PTA program. Would you hire a person with a PTAid or a PTAssistant diploma? If yes about how much would you pay them?"
Ask a PT Response: "You can find a list of accredited PTA programs at: http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?section=PT_Programs&template=/aptaapps/accreditedschools/acc_schools_map.cfm&process=3&type=PTA
As far as hiring a PTA vs. a PT Aide, it would depend on the needs of an organization. A PTA possesses a two year associates degree and is licensed while a PT Aide doesn’t require a degree. A PTA is able to treat patient’s under the supervision of a PT, while a PT Aide is not allowed to treat patients. A PT Aide is allowed to assist a PT when needed ie. setting up equipment, assisting with whirlpools, assisting with gait etc.
A PTA will make more than a PT Aide. You can check www.salary.com to get an ideal of wages in a certain area. For example, according to salary.com PTA’s in Atlanta, GA can make on average anywhere from $32,644-$48,484. Of course, location, experience and setting will be factors as well. PT Aides can make on average anywhere from $19,232-$31,865 in Atlanta. I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact us should you have any additional questions."

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Ask a PT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: Jul 07 2008 Status: Offline Points: 954	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ask a PT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: PTA vs PT Aide Education and salary Posted: Jul 08 2008 at 1:28pm
	Ask a PT 156 Posts Posted - 03/03/2008 : 13:28:51 Show Profile Reply with Quote Our user asked: "I am looking for a program or college that thas the PTA program. Would you hire a person with a PTAid or a PTAssistant diploma? If yes about how much would you pay them?" Ask a PT Response: "You can find a list of accredited PTA programs at: http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?section=PT_Programs&template=/aptaapps/accreditedschools/acc_schools_map.cfm&process=3&type=PTA As far as hiring a PTA vs. a PT Aide, it would depend on the needs of an organization. A PTA possesses a two year associates degree and is licensed while a PT Aide doesn’t require a degree. A PTA is able to treat patient’s under the supervision of a PT, while a PT Aide is not allowed to treat patients. A PT Aide is allowed to assist a PT when needed ie. setting up equipment, assisting with whirlpools, assisting with gait etc. A PTA will make more than a PT Aide. You can check www.salary.com to get an ideal of wages in a certain area. For example, according to salary.com PTA’s in Atlanta, GA can make on average anywhere from $32,644-$48,484. Of course, location, experience and setting will be factors as well. PT Aides can make on average anywhere from $19,232-$31,865 in Atlanta. I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact us should you have any additional questions."

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