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Physical Therapists. By: Ashlyn Needer. What Do They Do?. Health care profession Works with patients to restore their physical mobility May specialize in many different things Each day they may have a different task or patient. Typical Day On The Job. 6:45 am - 4:30 pm
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Physical Therapists By: Ashlyn Needer
What Do They Do? • Health care profession • Works with patients to restore their physical mobility • May specialize in many different things • Each day they may have a different task or patient.
Typical Day On The Job • 6:45 am- 4:30 pm • About 5 to 7 clients a day • Paperwork • Listening to a person and advising them on their problem
Requirements and Education • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PT program and NJ PT licensure. Pediatric affiliation required, experience preferred. • It is important to take courses in areas such as anatomy, biology, chemistry, physics, statistics, and psychology. • Before you can apply to a physical therapy program, you must earn a bachelor’s degree • You must pass a licensing exam approved by your state.
Earnings Level of Experience Hourly Annual Entry Wage $30.69 $63,840 Median Wage $35.81 $74,480 Experienced Wage $41.11 $85,510
Workplace • Work for hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, athletic departments, community health centers, research centers, and rehab centers • Some are self-employed • The work can be physically demanding
Tools • Patient care beds or accessories for specialty care • Pivotal traction therapy supplies • Cognitive or dexterity or perceptual or sensory evaluation or testing products • Reflex hammers or mallets