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    stardust_x0 Posts: 28, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 3, 2009, 06:58 PM
    Info. On Physical Therapy?
    :confused:I'm so torn over what career path I want!

    I know that I want something in health care because I love helping people, but I'm so torn right now.

    I've been looking into Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Social Work.

    Last time I asked about Social Workers, but this time I was wondering if anyone could give me some background on Physical Therapy Assistant (A.A.S); pay, where they are employed, etc.

    Thank you!
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    Oct 3, 2009, 07:10 PM

    The Occupational Outlook Handbook is put out by the federal government every two years and is one of the best resources for job/career information:

    Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides

    http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm (Physical Therapists)
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    Mar 7, 2012, 01:39 PM
    Physical therapist is a great job. You will be able to go from bachelors to masters, and if you choose to you can go for a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Each next level offers higher income opportunity. According to indeed.com average salary for physical therapy assistant is $51,000/ year, while with masters and doctorate degree average salary is $92,000 a year.
    There is also a variety of career opportunities. You can work for hospitals, private institutions or open your own practice.
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