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Therapy Services

What it is

Therapy services workers help patients with injuries or diseases through a variety of treatments, ranging from muscle exercises to playing musical instruments.

Physical

therapy jobs

involve creating and carrying out treatment plans to improve patient mobility and prevent permanent disability with the help from physical therapist assistants and physical therapist aides.

Similar to physical therapy jobs, occupational therapists help patients with disorders or disabilities perform everyday tasks, like cooking or using a computer. They, along with occupational therapist assistants and occupational therapist aides, help patients lead independent lives. Other therapy jobs use different types of treatments to help patients.

What it's like

Physical therapy jobs and other therapy services jobs are typically located in clinics, private offices or hospitals. They may also work in schools, rehabilitation centers or nursing homes. Therapy jobs usually require a 40-hour week, but it depends on where you work. For example, a speech therapist at a school may work different hours than a physical therapist assistant in a private office.

What it takes

Therapy services jobs often require working with patients who have limited mobility, so the ability to move a patient and keep a positive attitude is crucial. Therapist jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher, while therapist assistants and aides require on-the-job training or an associate’s degree.

To learn more about therapy services jobs, check out the job options to the right.

Choose a job in this field

  • Music Therapist

    Salary range: $31,000 – $53,000 Minimum training:Bachelor's degree; certification exam Job description:Music therapists plan and direct treatment programs using musical activities to help rehabilitate patients with physical or emotional disabilities. Choose

  • Occupational Therapist Aide

    Salary range: $22,066 – $40,900 Minimum training:On-the-job training Job description:Occupational therapist aides work with occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical or emotional impairments. Choose

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

    Salary range: $43,337 – $59,404 Minimum training:Associate's degree; state-issued license required Job description:Occupational therapist assistants work with occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical or emotional impairments. Choose

  • Occupational Therapist

    Salary range: $64,402 – $88,664 Minimum training:Master's degree; state-issued license required Job description:Occupational therapists help persons with mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily life. Choose

  • Physical Therapist Aide

    Salary range: $21,684 – $31,308 Minimum training:High school diploma or equivalent Job description:Physical therapist aides perform preparations for patient therapy visits and clerical tasks. Choose

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

    Salary range: $44,762 – $61,139 Minimum training:Associate's degree; state-issued license required Job description:A physical therapist assistant helps physical therapists develop and carry out treatment plans for patients. Choose

  • Recreational Therapist

    Salary range: $37,053 – $56,669 Minimum training:Bachelor's degree Job description:Recreational therapists provide treatment services and recreation activities to individuals with disabilities or illnesses. Choose

  • Physical Therapist

    Salary range: $64,072 – $90,915 Minimum training:Master's degree; state-issued license required Job description:Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities from injury or disease. Choose

  • Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist

    Salary range: $60,066 – $84,627 Minimum training:Master's degree; state-issued license required Job description:Speech language pathologists and speech therapists diagnose, treat and prevent speech, voice, swallowing and other related disorders. Choose

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Job Listings


  • Music Therapist
    San Francisco, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant II
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Roseville, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA
    Calabasas, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
    California
  • Music Therapist in Orange County
    Irvine, CA
  • Music Therapist - Full Time
    Torrance, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    San Diego, CA
  • PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant
    Oakland, CA
  • PTA- Physical Therapist Assistant
    La, CA
  • Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist
    California
  • Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA
    Bishop, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Traveler
    Tulare, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Clovis, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Position
    Walnut Creek, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Bakersfield, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant II
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Torrance, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Fresno, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    San Francisco, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Roseville, CA
  • Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist/SLP/CFY
    California
  • Speech Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist/SLP
    San Diego, CA
  • Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist / SLP
    California
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehabilitation
    San Diego, CA
  • Speech Language- Pathologist /Speech Therapist /SLP
    Placerville, CA
  • Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist / SLP /
    Torrance, CA
  • Occupational Therapist/COTA
    San Diego, CA
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant-COTA
    San Diego, CA
  • Occupational Therapist/OT and COTA
    Chico, CA
  • Occupational Therapist (OT and COTA)
    Central Valley, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    California
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Ridgecrest, CA
  • Rehab Aide
    Larkspur, CA
  • Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist
    California
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
    Norwalk, CA
  • PHYSICAL THERAPIST & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
    Los Angeles, CA
  • SLP/Speech and Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist/SLP
    California
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - orthopedics
    Roseville, CA
  • SLP / Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Speech-Language Pathologist/Speech Therapist/SLP
    Central Valley, CA
  • REHAB AIDE
    South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Occupational Therapist/ Assistant/COTA
    California
  • Certified Occupational Therapist/COTA
    California
  • Physical Therapist Assistant, PTA, SNF
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant- Livermore - PRN
    Livermore, CA
  • Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health
    Glendora, CA
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