PHYSICAL THERAPY

PHYSICAL THERAPY

PT history

• First professional association was established in 1921
• World War 2 and polio made Physical Therapy an increase in demand
• In the 1930's, the first "code of ethics" came out

More pT history

• Mary McMillan was the first president of the American women's Physical Therapeutic Association
• Michael A. Keropian helped dancers and polio patients, he also made the first hand brace.

Obtaining a career in physical therapy

• You need a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, and you need to be licensed in the state
• Oakland University, UofM-Flint, Central, and Grand Valley all have programs in Physical Therapy

The road to being a physical therapist

• Going through an undergraduate program
• Then obtaining a graduate degree in PT
• After that, obtain a license
• Then attend a residency program and become certified
• This will take about 4-6 years after high school

The road to being a physical therapist

• Going through an undergraduate program
• Then obtaining a graduate degree in PT
• After that, obtain a license
• Then attend a residency program and become certified
• This will take about 4-6 years after high school

Jobs related and personal skills

• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a 2 year accreditted associate degree program
• A person should be friendly, personal, positive, supportive, compassionate, patient, realistic, motivating, and flexible to be a PT

Job description

• A PT must plan, prepare, and carry out individual programs of treatment for every patient. They also help people regain range of motion (ROM) and control their pain

This job fits into the big picture by providing rehab for patients who cannot move like they used to

This job fits into the big picture by providing rehab for patients who cannot move like they used to

Life as a PT

• Most Physical Therapists work a 40 hour work week, which may include evenings and weekends
• They can work in a clinic, hospital, or a nursing home
• Their attire usually consists of either scrubs, slacks and a nice top, and the shoes must be comfortable

While being a Physical Therapist, you could potentially be your own boss depending on what type of work place you work in

Money and benefits

• The median pay is normally about $36.70 an hour, they get paid hourly
• Benefits include: Job security, paid time off, dental/vision/health coverage, life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursment and much more

Job reflection and outlook

• Getting a patient with an extremely difficult past and having to constantly change their plan of care would be the most challenging thing I can think of
• Although, a positive perk would be helping a patient overcome what they thought was impossible. That's worth any challenge.

More on job reflection

• New trends would be this new thing called "autonomous practice' that is trying to get started. It means that there is more range to do whatever you want (as a physical therapist) with less restrictions

more trends

• It's termed one of the "hot jobs" of the next decade.
• Despite the economic downturn, physical therapy has not been affected by it

The future

• with all the robots and new technology being made, I feel that this job is one of the most secure ones. No robot can do this job like a human can.
• I personally see their almost being a "cap" on this career in the future. With it being s o in demand and competitive, I can see there being too many PT's

Local pt jobs

• Just by googling "jobs for physical therapy' dozens of places came up. Cities ranging from Livonia to Detroit, Rochester to Charter Township of Clinton, Warren, Shelby Township, and St. Clair Shores

pt benefits

• Physical Therapy benefits everyone because it gives people a chance to get their lives back. If it wasn't for my Physical Therapist helping me rehab my arm back to the way it was, I wouldn't be able to do half the things I can today.

The importance of physical therapy

• This career is important in our society because so many people are disabled, accidents happen, everyone deserves at least a chance to use all of their bodily functions again.
• I feel like this is a great career choice for me, I am inspired by the meaning and purpose of Physical Therapy, and I'm absolutely in love with the curriculum that comes with it.

sources

• www.apta.org/PTAEducation/Overview/
• www.educationnews.org/career-index/physical-therapy-schools-in-michigan/
• idealphysicaltherapy.com/20-qualities-excellent-physical-hand-therapist/
• apta.org/history
• selectphysicaltherapy.com/careers/benefits/
• snagajob.com/job-descriptions/physical-therapist/
• apta.org/aboutus/