PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Lake Washington Tech; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington Tech offers an intensive Physical Therapist Assistant program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in healthcare. With personalized instruction and hands-on lab training, graduates will be ready to take the NPTE and obtain state licensure, preparing them for impactful roles in patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Eligibility to take the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE).
• Commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hands-on learning and apply skills in practical lab sessions.
• Specialize in patient care as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Assist in rehabilitation and treatment plans under supervision.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting

Job description

Your Physical Therapist Assistant Pathway

Join LWTech’s Physical Therapist Assistant program for immersive hands-on learningpaired with strong theoretical foundations. Under the guidance of expert instructors,you'll engage in practical lab sessions, applying your learning to real-life scenarios.

In your program, you’ll benefit from small class settings, ensuring personalized attentionand hands-on training for an enriched learning experience.

Graduating from this program equips you with skills to successfully work as a PhysicalTherapist Assistant. You’ll also be eligible to take the National Physical TherapyExam (NPTE) and to apply for state licensure as a PTA. Licensure is required in thestate of Washington.

Your degree isn't just a milestone; it's a seamless gateway to a rewarding careerin health sciences.

Discover a world of opportunities with our Physical Therapist Assistant program atLWTech!

• Physical Therapist Assistant Program Admission Dates
  • Fall
• Physical Therapist Assistant Program Format
  • On-campus
• In addition, students applying to the PTA program are selected on a competitive basiscalled Selective Admission. This program has additional application and qualificationrequirements with application deadlines unique to the program.
  
  

LWTech does not offer every course each quarter. It is the student's responsibilityto consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor . Any developmental coursework you might be required to complete may increase theprogram length.

At LWTech, we welcome all students as an open enrollment college and we are committedto your inclusion at the college. This program of study leads to an industry or specificemployers that may require a full or partial background check as well as a drug testbefore you start the job. Please know LWTech is committed to your inclusion at thecollege and you can talk with an advisor about alternative options that may be similarto this program.

Accreditation

The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: [phone];email: [e-mail] ; website:capteonline.org . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call [phone]or email [e-mail]

To be eligible for employment, graduates must also take and pass the National PhysicalTherapy Exam (NPTE).

Information Sessions

Students interested in learning more about the PTA program and pre-requisites areencouraged to attend an online information session via Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Teams Meeting Information and Dates

Prospective students should contact Program Director, Molly Verschuyl , for the Teams Link to the online Information Session.

Info Sessions happen every 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

• July 2 nd
• August 6 th
• September 10 th (2nd Wed due to holiday)
• October 1 st
• November 5 th

Microsoft Teams Help

• Teams can be used on a computer, tablet, or smartphone or you can call in.
• Teams does not require registering for an account.

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