STEM: Physical Therapist
Helping people with injuries one step at a time
Job Description and Salary
Physical therapists help people who have injuries or illnesses improve their movement and manage their pain. To have this job, one would require a Doctoral or Professional degree. On average, and after taxes, a physical therapist will make about $79,860 per year, or $38.39 an hour.
Colleges and Job Outlook
A few colleges that offer becoming a physical therapist are:
U.S. Army-​Baylor University, University of Southern California, and University of Delaware.
The predicted job outlook by 2022 for this job is about 277,712
Animals
When an animal suffers a heavy accident where it is left crippled in a way, physical therapists will come and work with the animal. They will treat it with care until it is confident enough on its own.
Physical Therapist at work
Here, we can see a woman helping a man who has gone through a traumatic experience. She is helping his muscles strengthen by performing small, simple excersizes.