Physical Therapist Assistant

Exam: Third-party exam
Education: Degree
Experience: Experience
Background check: None

A physical therapist assistant is a licensed health care professional who provides treatment according to a plan developed by and under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type: Stand-alone license
Exam: Third-party exam required
Education: Degree required
Continuing education: Continuing education required
Certification: No mention of certification
Experience: Experience
Background check: No criminal record requirements
Physical requirement: No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department: NYS Education Department
Board: State Board for Physical Therapy
Address: 89 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817
Agency website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/
Licence page: https://dol.ny.gov/occupations-licensed-and-certified-nys
Last updated: February 14, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Physical Therapist Assistant 31-2021.00

Source and verification

This record is New York's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with State Board for Physical Therapy — see the issuing body section above.

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