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Physical Therapist

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.

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Physical Therapist

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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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