Physical Therapy Schools in California

Although California's top industries include Food Services and Drinking Places and Administrative and Support Services, California offers students the opportunity to pursue higher education in a broad range of disciplines. Physical Therapy schools in California can provide students with the skills and experience they need to succeed as a physical therapist. Students have a choice of 28 physical therapy colleges in California to attend. In the 2008-2009 school year, reportedly 896 students completed physical therapy programs in California.

City	School	Programs Offered
Physical Therapy Schools in Azusa	Azusa Pacific University 901 E Alosta Azusa, CA, 91702	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Costa Mesa	Pacific College 3160 Red Hill Ave Costa Mesa, CA, 92626	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in Fremont	Ohlone College 43600 Mission Blvd Fremont, CA, 94539	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in Fresno	California State University-Fresno 5241 N Maple Ave Fresno, CA, 93740	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist
	Fresno Pacific University 1717 S Chestnut Ave Fresno, CA, 93702	Bachelors in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Loma Linda	Loma Linda University 11234 Anderson St Loma Linda, CA, 92350	Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Long Beach	California State University-Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd Long Beach, CA, 90840	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Los Angeles	Adelante Career Institute 14547 Titus Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA, 91402	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant
	California State University-Northridge 18111 Nordhoff St Los Angeles, CA, 91330	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist
	ICDC College 5422 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, 90027	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant
	Loyola Marymount University One Lmu Drive Los Angeles, CA, 90045	Bachelors in Kinesiapy / Kinesiapist
	Meridian Institute 4201 Wilshire Blvd Ste 515 Los Angeles, CA, 90010	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant
	Mount St Mary's College 12001 Chalon Rd Los Angeles, CA, 90049	PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
	University of Southern California University Park Los Angeles, CA, 90089	Certification in Physical Therapy / Therapist Bachelors in Physical Therapy / Therapist Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Norwalk	Cerritos College 11110 Alondra Blvd Norwalk, CA, 90650	Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in Oakland	Samuel Merritt University 370 Hawthorne Avenue Oakland, CA, 94609	PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Oceanside	MiraCosta College One Barnard Drive Oceanside, CA, 92056	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in Orange	Chapman University One University Dr. Orange, CA, 92866	PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Pomona	Western University of Health Sciences 309 E 2nd St Pomona, CA, 91766	PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Riverside	American College of Healthcare 11870 Pierce St. Suite 270 Riverside, CA, 92505	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in Sacramento	California State University-Sacramento 6000 J St Sacramento, CA, 95819	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist
	Sacramento City College 3835 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA, 95822	Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in San Buenaventura	Ventura Adult and Continuing Education 5200 Valentine Rd San Buenaventura, CA, 93003	Certification in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in San Diego	San Diego Mesa College 7250 Mesa College Dr San Diego, CA, 92111	Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Schools in San Francisco	San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave San Francisco, CA, 94132	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
	University of California-San Francisco 500 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA, 94143	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in South Gate	Advanced College 13180 Paramount Blvd. South Gate, CA, 90280	Certification in Physical Therapy / Therapist
Physical Therapy Schools in Stockton	University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Ave Stockton, CA, 95211	Masters in Physical Therapy / Therapist PhD in Physical Therapy / Therapist

Physical Therapy Salaries in California

City	10th Percentile	25th Percentile	50th Percentile	75th Percentile	90th Percentile	Average
Costa Mesa	$36,923.33	$46,653.33	$55,790.00	$64,153.33	$72,933.33	$56,370.00
Fremont	$40,910.00	$47,016.67	$56,666.67	$67,276.67	$77,783.33	$57,400.00
Fresno	$33,276.67	$43,503.33	$51,963.33	$62,130.00	$73,960.00	$53,366.67
Loma Linda	$39,483.33	$45,990.00	$53,893.33	$62,253.33	$71,270.00	$55,316.67
Oakland	$40,910.00	$47,016.67	$56,666.67	$67,276.67	$77,783.33	$57,400.00
Oceanside	$42,923.33	$48,093.33	$54,176.67	$61,120.00	$69,376.67	$54,566.67
Orange	$36,923.33	$46,653.33	$55,790.00	$64,153.33	$72,933.33	$56,370.00
Riverside	$39,483.33	$45,990.00	$53,893.33	$62,253.33	$71,270.00	$55,316.67
Sacramento	$40,740.00	$47,910.00	$55,036.67	$62,676.67	$73,803.33	$56,396.67
San Buenaventura	$40,646.67	$51,403.33	$63,440.00	$79,566.67	$96,153.33	$65,383.33
San Diego	$42,923.33	$48,093.33	$54,176.67	$61,120.00	$69,376.67	$54,566.67
San Francisco	$39,013.33	$48,860.00	$57,870.00	$68,120.00	$86,256.67	$60,920.00
Stockton	$34,086.67	$43,083.33	$53,330.00	$65,393.33	$86,003.33	$55,176.67

Physical Therapy Jobs in California

Physical Therapy Careers

Profession	Skills Required	Duties Performed
Physical Therapist Aide	Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.	Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order. Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, and report to physical therapist. Record treatment given and equipment used.
Physical Therapist	Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Management of Financial Resources: Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.	Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients. Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel. Refer clients to community resources and services.
Physical Therapist	Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Programming: Writing computer programs for various purposes.	Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities. Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations. Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.

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