140 likes | 240 Views
Physical Therapist. By: Reannon Hartzell. Why I chose this job. I like to help people succeed Good hours Responsibilities . Responsibilities. Mental Disorders Different parts of the body Speech Moving Reducing pain Restoring body functions. Technology.
E N D
Physical Therapist By: Reannon Hartzell
Why I chose this job • I like to help people succeed • Good hours • Responsibilities
Responsibilities • Mental Disorders • Different parts of the body • Speech • Moving • Reducing pain • Restoring body functions
Technology • Stethoscope • Blood pressure cuff • Tape measure • Reflex hammer • Timers • Scales • Dynamiter • Goniometer
Education • 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.
Skills • Communicate • Reason and Problem Solve • Manage Oneself, People, Time and Things • Work with People • Perceive and Visualize
Related Jobs • Physical Therapist Assistant • Associate’s Degree • Physical Therapist Aide • Learn on the job
Promotions • Advance to: • Supervisors • Directors • How to earn: • Experience • Management skills
Salary • Depends on • Experience • Hours • Working environment • U.S average median http://www.iseek.org/jobs/salaryInfo?occ=291123 http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Physical-Therapist-Salary-Details.aspx
Hours • Have set hours • Work part time/ full time • Most work 40 hours • Work evenings and weekends
Advantages • Helping someone improve • No patient alike • Working with kids
Disadvantages • Making decisions • Working with the elderly • Hours • Working weekends
Works Cited 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.