Physical Therapist Assistant
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- Felony convictions prohibited
A Physical Therapist Assistant is an individual who assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with Wisconsin 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. This occupation requires a Wisconsin license granted by the affiliated credentialing board.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- Felony convictions prohibited
Issuing body
- Department
- WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Division
- Division of Professional Credential Processing
- Address
- 1400 E. Washington Ave. P.O. Box 8935 Madison, WI 53708
- Phone
- (608) 266-2112
- Agency website
- https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Default.aspx
- Last updated
- December 15, 2020
Occupations (O*NET)
- Physical Therapist Assistant 31-2021.00
Source and verification
This record is Wisconsin's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
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