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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy. A Dynamic H ealing P rofession. John M. DiCapo DPT Physical Therapist National Therapy Director Business Intelligence and Operations. Today’s Roadmap. What does a Physical therapist do What is a day as a Physical therapist like

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Physical Therapy

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  1. Physical Therapy A Dynamic Healing Profession John M. DiCapo DPT Physical TherapistNational Therapy Director Business Intelligence and Operations

  2. Today’s Roadmap What does a Physical therapist do What is a day as a Physical therapist like What skills or traits are important to have if you want to be a physical therapist What setting do Physical therapists work in Job outlook and compensation How to become a physical therapist (educational requirements) Similar rehab profession (PTA, OT, COTA, Speech therapy) My Journey Questions

  3. Where Do Physical Therapists Practice? Outpatient clinics or offices Inpatient rehabilitation facilities, Skilled nursing, Homes Education or research centers Schools Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments Fitness centers and sports training facilities

  4. What types of patients do Physical therapists see Geriatrics (elderly) Complex Medical Conditions Neurological Orthopedic Sports Wound Children and Babies Women’s Health Cardio Pulmonary

  5. What Are the Educational Requirements for Becoming a PT? Bachelors degree (normally science related, but not required just have to complete prerequisites) (~4 years) A graduate degree from an accredited physical therapist program either a masters or clinical doctorate - from an accredited education program. (~3 years, normally year round, some programs have direct admit so 6 years total undergrad and grad) Program consists of in class learning and clinical practice (~30 weeks of clinical practice) Pass National Board Exam Licensed in the state to practice

  6. Physical Therapy Compensation

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