Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

The Physical Therapist Assistant program is designed to provide students with the experiences and knowledge necessary to function as an integral part of the rehabilitation team.

Graduates will work under the supervision of a physical therapist in treating neurological and orthopedic disorders utilizing treatments such as therapeutic exercise, hot and cold modalities, electrical stimulation, and gait training.

Learning experiences include classroom and laboratory activities as well as directed clinical practice under the supervision of a clinical instructor.

For additional information you may download the following:

• Physical Therapist Assistant Student Handbook
• Prospective Physical Therapist Assistant Student Packet

Faculty - Physical Therapist Assistant

Joe Grabaskas
Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant
740 / 588 - 1312    •     Health Science Hall, 325B    •     jgrabaskas@zanestate.edu

Education

• B.S., The Ohio State University - Physical Therapy
• Licensed Physical Therapist

Barbara Shelby
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
740 / 588 - 1315    •     Health Science Hall, 325E    •     bshelby@zanestate.edu

Education

• B.S., The Ohio State University - Physical Therapy
• M.Ed., Ashland University
                  - Classroom Instruction and Curriculum Design
• Licensed Physical Therapist