By: DeShawn Swan

 Important facts about my career  Education facts and requirements  Important skills  Salary

 Review patients medical history  Set up a plan of care for patients, outline the patients goals and expected out come  Evaluate a patients progress, modify a plan of care and trying new treatments as needed

 Degree: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education  Special licenses: national phyical therapy examination  Takes up to 3 years to get a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

 Compassion : a desire to help people must have empathy for their patients  Physical stamina :PT spend much of their time on their feet, must enjoy physical activity  Interpersonal skills: motivate patients, and listen to patients’ concerns to provide effective therapy

 The lowest 10 percent earned less than $55,620  the top 10 percent earned more than $112,020

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