PTA is located at 1310 EDGEWOOD DRIVE, JEFFERSON CITY
phone number: 573.893.1020
Looking for a physically and intellectually challenging career? Consider the PTA program located at 1310 Edgewood Drive in Jefferson City, Missouri. The PTA
program equips you with the necessary skills and training to become employed in various physical therapy settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care facilities, home health care, clinics, and school systems. The role of the physical therapist assistant is to work under the supervision of a physical therapist in direct patient care, which can include implementing treatment programs, training patients in exercises and the activities of daily living, and documenting patients’ progress.
Faculty Highlights: Governor’s Award for Excellence In Teaching; Graduate of Mayo Clinic School of Physical Therapy; On-Site Reviewer for CAPTE
Additional Application Requirements:
Two verifications of observation experience 40 hours of volunteer work or observation in two physical therapy settings. (Use link below-"Verification of Observation/Job-Related Experience Form").
Three completed recommendations using the Confidential Evaluation of Applicant form (see link below).
Personal Essay on, “How you became interested in physical therapy, what qualities you have that could contribute to the profession, your past personal experiences involving the healthcare system and/or rehabilitation, and other related information.”
Official transcripts for High School and any college(s) attended are required.
For priority consideration in the Physical Therapist Assistant program, all of these items must be received by the Office of Admissions by March 1. Candidates may submit applications after March 1, but those applications will not be given preference. Applications will continue to be accepted until June 1st or until the program is full.
