This article is about the sign of death. For other uses, see Rigor mortis (disambiguation) . Rigor mortis (Latin: rigor stiffness, mortis of death) is one of the recognizable signs of death, caused by chemical changes in the muscles after death, causing the limbs of the corpse to stiffen.
$66,180. Physical therapy assistant professionals make a median salary of $49,680 per year in Dothan. The 10% of physical therapy assistant professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,440 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $66,180 per year.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, physical therapist assistant salaries range from $31,840 - $75,530 per year. The median salary is $54,410. Specific salaries depend on the individual's qualifications, education and experience, as well as geographic location and size of the hiring facility.