Physical Therapists
Kaylie Sheely
Job Description
A physical Therapists provides exercises to reduce the level of pain or increase the level of movement in a certain area of the body to a patient. They diagnose and create a treatment plan to restore the function or decrease the level of pain. They follow up with patients over a period of time to improve the problem.
Working Conditions
- On your feet job, active
- Most physical therapists work 40 hour weeks and may meet with a patient on the weekend or evenings to meet their schedule
- Work with others
- Social
Training and Education Requirements
- Must pass a licensed exam
- 39% have master's degrees minimum is a bachelor's degree
- Recommend to assist an experienced physical therapist prior to becoming a physical therapist
- Class work can be heavy in sciences, as it is in the medical field
Personal Characteristics
- Friendly, good with people
- Works well with others
- Care for others
- Good integrity
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Knowledgable
- Patient
- Positive
Earnings & Job Outlook
- $84,020 a year
- Over the average
- Bright outlook
Education Spotlight
Washington State University
(St. Louis, Missouri)
University of Southern California
(Los Angeles, California)
University of Pittsburgh
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Video
Career Profiles - Physical Therapy