PHYSICAL THERAPY

WHAT IS IT?

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• A physical therapist is a person who works with patients of all ages that are physically impaired.
• They also provide the patient with treatments in order to help restore or gain mobility in limbs.
• This is a very important part of the rehabilitation process, especially with patients who have chronic conditions.

EDUCATION NEEDED

• Basic high school courses and graduation.
• Must obtain a masters and or doctoral degree in physical therapy.
• Classes include biology, physiology,neuroscience, and behavioral science.
• Commission on Acceleration

DAILY ACTIVITIES

• Administer manual exercises
• Give massages to relieve pain
• New things coming into play

WORK SPACE

• Health practitioner office
• Hospitals
• Home health center
• Private office

SALARY

• Salary varies greatly depending on the area.
• Average U.S. salary is approximately $65,000 annually.

OUTLOOK

• In 2009 there were about 174,490 physical therapy jobs in the U.S.
• This is expected to grow greatly over the years.

Hours Worked
The typical physical therapist works forty hours a week.
May work throughout the week some weekend even nights.
All of this really just depends.

ADVANCEMENT

INFLUENCES OF EXPERIENCE

CONS

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• Money
• Time
• Keeping up
• After acquiring the degree needed

PROS

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• Making a foundation
• Feeling accomplished
• Helping others
• Being stable

WHY I CHOSE PHYSICAL THERAPY

MY PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

• High school
• College
• Life after college