The bachelor's degree in physical therapist assistant includes curriculum in two main
areas: advanced clinical skills and healthcare leadership and management.
Graduates will expand their knowledge of clinical care for professional growth opportunities
as physical therapist assistant in all practice settings.
Additionally, graduates will be eligible for career expansion within healthcare management
careers which often require a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Examples of medical
and health services management careers include clinic director, director of rehabilitation,
healthcare administrator, and utilization management reviewer.
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education could lead to as well as the important salary information, educational requirements,
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Career Information
Physical Therapist Assistant
Director of Rehabilitation
Clinic Director
Medical and Health Service Manager
Utilization Management Reviewer