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

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