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Why I Chose a Career as a Physical Therapist: Insights from Reannon Hartzell

In pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist, I discovered a passion for helping people succeed at overcoming physical challenges. This rewarding profession offers good hours and the responsibility of aiding patients with mental disorders, body movement, pain reduction, and restoring physical functions. Preparing for this career requires a strong educational foundation in subjects like anatomy and psychology, as well as interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients. Despite the challenges, the ability to positively impact lives makes it a fulfilling choice.

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Why I Chose a Career as a Physical Therapist: Insights from Reannon Hartzell

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  1. Physical Therapist By: Reannon Hartzell

  2. Why I chose this job • I like to help people succeed • Good hours • Responsibilities

  3. Responsibilities • Mental Disorders • Different parts of the body • Speech • Moving • Reducing pain • Restoring body functions

  4. Technology • Stethoscope • Blood pressure cuff • Tape measure • Reflex hammer • Timers • Scales • Dynamiter • Goniometer

  5. Education • College courses • Anatomy • Physiology • Biology • Chemistry • Psychology • Statistics • Mathematics • Physics

  6. 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.

  7. Skills • Communicate • Reason and Problem Solve • Manage Oneself, People, Time and Things • Work with People • Perceive and Visualize

  8. Related Jobs • Physical Therapist Assistant • Associate’s Degree • Physical Therapist Aide • Learn on the job

  9. Promotions • Advance to: • Supervisors • Directors • How to earn: • Experience • Management skills

  10. 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

  11. Hours • Have set hours • Work part time/ full time • Most work 40 hours • Work evenings and weekends

  12. Advantages • Helping someone improve • No patient alike • Working with kids

  13. Disadvantages • Making decisions • Working with the elderly • Hours • Working weekends

  14. 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.

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