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Physical Therapist By: Reannon Hartzell
I like to help people succeed Good hours Responsibilities
Why I chose this job
Mental Disorders Different parts of the body Speech Moving Reducing pain Restoring body functions
Responsibilities
Stethoscope Blood pressure cuff Tape measure Reflex hammer Timers Scales Dynamiter Goniometer
Technology
College courses◦ Anatomy◦ Physiology◦ Biology◦ Chemistry◦ Psychology◦ Statistics◦ Mathematics◦ Physics
Education
have a high school diploma or GED; complete a bachelor's degree; have a master's degree or higher in physical
therapy; complete an internship; pass a state licensing exam; and have good interpersonal skills.
Education
Communicate Reason and Problem Solve Manage Oneself, People, Time and Things Work with People Perceive and Visualize
Skills
Physical Therapist Assistant◦ Associate’s Degree
Physical Therapist Aide◦ Learn on the job
Related Jobs
Advance to:◦ Supervisors◦ Directors
How to earn:◦ Experience◦ Management skills
Promotions
Depends on ◦ Experience◦ Hours ◦ Working environment
U.S average medianhttp://www.iseek.org/jobs/salaryInfo?occ=291123http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Physical-Therapist-Salary-Details.aspx
Salary
Have set hours Work part time/ full time Most work 40 hours Work evenings and weekends
Hours
Helping someone improve No patient alike Working with kids
Advantages
Making decisions Working with the elderly Hours Working weekends
Disadvantages
Harasymiw, Therese. Physical Therapist. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group Inc, 2011. Print.
Gambill, Karla. “Medical Equptiment for Physical Therapy.” Livestrong.com. Demand media, 28 Sep 2010. Web. 14 May 2012.
“Physical Therapists.” iseekcareers. Iseeksolutions, 2012. Web. 18 May 2012.
“Physical Therapist.” Salary.com. Salary.com,2012. Web. 18 May 2012.
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