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Careers That Interest me. By: Skylar True. Core Tasks. Physical Therapist Perform physical exams to assess patients’ conditions Design treatment plans to help patients achieve as much movement as possible Treat patients using soft tissue massage, lasers, and other techniques
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Careers That Interest me By: Skylar True
Core Tasks Physical Therapist • Perform physical exams to assess patients’ conditions • Design treatment plans to help patients achieve as much movement as possible • Treat patients using soft tissue massage, lasers, and other techniques • Teach exercises and stretches to patients • Monitor and document patients’ progress Professional Athlete • Maintain physical fitness through weightlifting, running, and other activities • Practise their sport in drills, scrimmages, and exhibition games • Mentally prepare for competitions • Compete in games or matches • Receive treatment for injuries or strains if necessary
Workplace Physical Therapist • Work for hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, athletic departments, community health centres, research centres, and rehab centres • Some are self-employed • The work can be physically demanding • Most work 8 to 10 hours a day • Evening and weekend work is common Professional Athlete • Employed by sports teams and leagues, or compete independently in tournaments • Work indoors or outdoors • May spend a lot of time away from home • Usually only compete for part of the year, but must train all year long • At risk of injuries
Earnings Physical Therapist • $35,000 to $100,000 a year for salaried physiotherapists • $40,000 to more than $100,000 a year for self-employed physiotherapists • Earnings depend on experience and location Professional Athlete • $20,000 to $75,000 a year for most • Elite athletes earn much more • Earnings depend on the athlete’s skill and the popularity of the sport • Many work other jobs for additional income
Education & Training Physical Therapist • A master’s degree • A licence to practise physiotherapy Professional Athlete • Training and experience in your sport • Post-secondary education is recommended
Attributes & Abilities Physical Therapist • Communication skills • Enjoy helping people • Good with people • Work well with your hands Professional Athlete • Physically fit • Committed • Hard-working • Mature • Professional
Why I love these careers Physical Therapist • I love this career because I will be able to help people go through what they are through and I will be able to help them with any injuries they have Professional Athlete • I Love this career because it is what I dreamed about all my life and I will be able to be a roll model for the community.
Why these careers might not be the best choice for me. Physical Therapist • This career may not be the best choice for me because I don’t have that good of people skills, but I am working on them for this job. Professional Athlete • This career may not be the best choice for me because I would be away from home to much or to long. Also I would be working cazy hours.