Home Health PTAs’ Pay Increase Exceeds Hospital and Long Term Care
-- Findings Published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service --
Physical Therapy Assistant Hourly Rates by Healthcare Type*
|
Long Term Care |
Hospital |
Home Health |
2008 |
$26.69 |
$24.29 |
$26.11 |
2009 |
$27.29 |
$24.48 |
$27.74 |
*National Average
Oakland, NJ, September 2009--Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) in Home Health received the largest increase in hourly pay compared to Hospital and Long Term Care PTAs, according to the 3rd annual Rehabilitation Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). Long Term Care PTAs received a 2.25% hourly increase, Hospital PTAs received a 0.78% increase, and Home Health PTAs received a 6.24% increase from 2008 to 2009.
2,150 long term care facilities, 240 hospitals, and 667 home care agencies participated in the study. The 2009-2010 Report covers 15 therapy jobs, salaries, bonuses, hourly and per diem rates. Fringe benefits data also is included, as are planned and actual percent increases. Data are reported by state, county, and region.
The 2009-2010 Rehabilitation Compensation Report may be purchased from HCS for $250. In addition to the Report, the salary/hourly/per diem results may be purchased in Excel. To order, visit the HCS website at www.hhcsinc.com or call (201) 405‑0075.
Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service, founded in 1971, is recognized as the leader in national healthcare salary and benefits research. HCS conducts national and custom marketplace studies, publishing more than 10 specialized Reports each year. In addition, the firm consults with healthcare professionals across the nation to support the industry in the area of human resource management. HCS is headquartered in Oakland, New Jersey.
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