What kind of job can I get in physical therapy without being a certified Physical Therapy Assistant?

I graduate from college in April with a biology degree. I want to work a year before going back to grad school for physical therapy. What kind of job can I get in physical therapy without being a certified Physical Therapy Assistant? What are some good places to look?

You can become a PT technician/aide without any previous training or experience. Many future PTs are employed as techs before going to grad school. It doesn't pay much, but is a good experience.

Start with the HR department at your local hospital.

You could be a secretary. To do any sort of patient care you generally need some sort of training. You may be able to be hired off the street to be a physical therapy aide. You may also be able to find a short program for this. Check out this site for more information: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos167.htm

There are certified nurses aide programs that could get you a job in PT. You could definately work in a in a nursing home where you would be exposed to care plans and different conditions as well as walking people. This may help you get a job as a physical therapy aide. The training can take around 6 weeks.

CNA-http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos165.htm

Physical therapy aid or athletic trainer