PT
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Bachelor's degree + 3 years graduate school)
OT
Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
Masters = Bachelors degree + 2 years graduate school
Doctorate = Bachelors degree + 3 years graduate school
PT or OT Assistant
2 yr Associate Degree from accredited program
Schools
Clinics
Hospitals
Long-term care/Rehabilitation centers
Patient homes (home health)
College/University and Professional athletics (PT)
All PTs, OTs, PTAs, and OTAs must be have a state license to practice.
Admission to all programs (PT/OT and PTA/OTA) require the satisfactory completion of pre-requisite courses
PT -- more science heavy (chemistry and physics with labs)
OT -- includes more sociology and pyschology