Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy

• By Kala Whitehead

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Physical Therapists

• Help restore function, mobility, and relieve pain
• Patients include accident victims or individuals
  with disabling conditions
• Examine patients medical history, test and
  measure them, and make up a treatment plan
• They can treat a wide range of patients or
  specialize in one area.

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Employment

• Number of jobs held is greater than the number of
  practicing physical therapists
• 6 out of 10 work in hospitals or in offices of
  physical therapists.
• Some are self employed
• They also teach in academic institutions and
  conduct research.

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Working Conditions

• Physical therapists work in a wide variety of
  settings.
• Full-time physical therapists work a 40-hour work
  week.
• Physically demanding

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Perks and Benefits

• Variety of Settings
• Helping Others
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Heath Insurance
• Retirement

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Salary

• Lowest 10 percent earn less than 42,010
• Median annual earnings was 60,180
• Highest 10 percent earn more than 88,580

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Salary Chart
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Job Outlook

• Employment is expected to increase much faster
  than average.
• New medical developments and medical technology
  have increased employment.

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Education and Training

• Basic Classes
• Specialized Classes
• Supervised Clinical Experience
• Attend an accredited physical therapy school.
• Pass Licensure exam before practicing
• Continue education after graduation

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Personality Traits

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Compassion and Desire

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Critical Issues

• Medicare Cap
• Limited number of physical therapists

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Relation to Hatteras Island

• More therapy is needed
• Travel long distances
• People are living longer

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Interview with Diane Horan
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Questions