Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in
Current CPR certification
1+ years of related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients
If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.