Physical Therapist
Alexis Dolby
Occupation and Description
Help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. They are an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries.
Certifications Necessary to Practice
All states require a physical therapist to be licensed
Daily Activities: Nature of the Work
Physical therapists typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. They spend much of their time on their feet, actively working with patients to help them rehabilitate through physical activities.
Education Requirements
Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
Payday- What is average income?
$79,860 per year
$38.39 per hour
What skills are necessary to be successful in this profession?
People Skills
Collect and record data
Explain activities
Practice Settings: Where would you work?
I would want to be a physical therapist for injured soldiers.
Job Outlook or 3 Fun Facts
36% (Much faster than average)
Estimated 9n million people used physical therapy in 2014
198,600 physical therapists in the U.S.
USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Campaign Initiative