From PTA to PA?

[ot24345]

Hi all,

I'm currently a practicing PTA working in a SNF as well as a Joint replacement center at a hospital and am planning on going back to school very soon. I am in a bit of a dilemma trying to figure out whether I should go to PA or PT school. I have been unable to make up my mind for about a year now, so decided I would turn to this forum for some feedback from you professionals out there in the field. I am trying to weigh the differences of each profession. I would like to hear from you PT's and PA's out there about your opinion of what you like and dislike about your job. I would also like to know a little about starting salary, benefits, hours, caseload, flexibility and what kind of setting you practice in. Lastly, I would like to know what type of bachelors degree you used to gain acceptance in to your program as well as any extra curricular things you did to make you a stronger candidate for the application process. Any feedback will be much appreciated


Thanks

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[deleted6669]

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[ot24345]

By the way how do you post a thread on that forum? I signed up but don't see an option to post ?

 

[ot24345]

Nvm I got it.