Physical Therapist
Duties and Responsibilities:Review patients’ medical history and any referrals or notes from doctors, surgeons, or other healthcare workers
Diagnose patients’ functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listening to their concerns, among other methods
Develop individualized plans of care for patients, outlining the patient's’ goals and the expected outcomes of the plans
Use exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain, help them increase their mobility, prevent further pain or injury, and facilitate health and wellness
Evaluate and record a patient’s progress, modifying a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed
Educate patients and their families about what to expect from the recovery process and how best to cope with challenges throughout the process
Salary:$85,400
Education: CAPTE, DPTM, Bachelor's Degree and classes in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics.
Demand: Physical Therapists are to grow 30% from 2014-2024