Rehabilitation Careers Rehabilitation Career Research

Bell work 1-30 1. What career is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps people regain and build skills that are important for health and well-being as they pursue their everyday occupations. 2. What career help clients conquer the challenges of recovery by using a variety of interventions such as exercises, joint mobilization/manipulation, electrical stimulation, massage, and other physical agents such as water immersion, ultrasound, heat and cold.  3. What career treats patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

STANDARD 1 and 2 1) Research careers within the Rehabilitation career pathway in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, Exercise Therapy, Message Therapy, Chiropractic Medicine and Recreation Therapy. Explain in detail the educational/credentialing requirements, professional organizations, and continuing education unit requirements necessary for success in these fields, as well as state and national compliance guidelines required of Rehabilitation professionals. 2) Investigate and compare the range of skills, competencies, and professional traits required for careers in the Rehabilitation careers pathway. Using real-time and projected labor market data, identify local and national employment opportunities and determine areas of growth in rehabilitation careers.

Objectives Students will be able to describe health careers in the field of Therapy and Rehabilitation. Students will be able to plan a healthcare career path in Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Careers in Therapy and Rehabilitation Athletic Training Chiropractic Care Creative Arts Therapist Exercise Therapy Massage Therapy Occupational Therapist * Pet Therapy Physical Therapist* Recreational Therapist Speech/Language Pathologist * These careers have an assistant position. Please include information about the assistant positions in your research

Assignment #1 Take Personality Type/Career Exploration Exercise https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test Please answer the following questions (on next slide) thoroughly after completing the personality test. Put this in your course activity section.

Assignment #2 In your notebook under course activities you will create a chart similar to below – completing career information. Career Education Level Training Program/ Schools in Tennessee Average Salary Exams/ licensing/ certifications Professional Organizations Scope of Practice/Knowledge & skills  

Personality Questions What is your personality? Give a brief description of your personality? What are your strengths according to your personality profile? What are your weaknesses according to your personality profile? What kind of friend are you according to your personality profile?  What types of careers suit your personality profile? How does someone with your personality profile adapt in the workplace? Are there healthcare careers that would suit your personality profile? Do you agree with the personality test? Why or Why not?

Creative Arts Therapist

Creative Arts Therapist Creative arts therapists design and implement therapy sessions using art, music or dance to help their clients relieve stress, build self-confidence, increase social and communication skills, and improve health, all within a non-threatening environment. Therapists in these disciplines work with people of all ages who may have developmental, medical, social, physical or psychological needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd62Al_NsYU

Creative Arts Therapist Work Environment Salary Adult day treatment centers Correctional facilities Home health agencies Hospice Hospitals Mental health centers Nursing homes Outpatient clinics Private practice Rehabilitation facilities Schools Substance abuse programs Wellness centers Average Starting Salary $30,000   Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Creative Arts Therapist Academic Requirements Programs for music therapy are offered at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree levels.  Music therapists must complete 1200 hours of clinical training under a Board Certified Music Therapist before graduation.  Dance therapists must earn a master's degree and complete a 700 hour supervised clinical internship.  Art therapists must earn a master's degree.

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Occupational therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession that helps people regain and build skills that are important for health and well-being as they pursue their everyday occupations. Occupational therapists (OTs) work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social, or emotional deficits, need specialized assistance in learning skills that will enable them to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

Occupational Therapist They recommend and/or design splints, special devices and adaptive equipment or technology to promote and maintain independent functioning.  The ultimate goal of the OT is to enhance the client's quality of life by  helping them achieve the highest level of independence possible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiGurOm2hh8

Occupational Therapist Work Environment Salary Adult day treatment centers Assisted living centers Home health agencies Hospice centers Hospitals Mental health centers Nursing homes Physicians' offices Prisons Public and private schools Rehabilitation centers Average Starting Salary $47,445 Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Occupational Therapist Academic Requirements Occupational therapy programs are offered at the master's degree level.  Master's degree programs last two to three years.  

Occupational Therapist Assistant

Occupational Therapist Assistant Occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) help people adapt to physical, emotional, inborn, or developmental disabilities. Occupational therapy assistants help individuals learn or relearn self-care and daily skills  such as dressing and eating.  They aid in educational, recreational, and vocational activities to restore independence and self-reliance.

Occupational Therapist Assistant Work Environment Salary Adult day care facilities Assisted living facilities Clinics Home health agencies Hospice programs Hospitals Mental health centers Nursing homes Physicians' offices Rehabilitation centers Schools Average Starting Salary $33,571 Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Occupational Therapist Assistant Academic Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Two-year programs, including four months of supervised practical experience, lead to certificates and associate degrees. Certificate programs are generally entered by individuals transferring from another health-related field.

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Physical therapists (PTs) help clients conquer the challenges of recovery by using a variety of interventions such as exercises, joint mobilization/manipulation, electrical stimulation, massage, and other physical agents such as water immersion, ultrasound, heat and cold.  These therapies help clients develop endurance, coordination, increase joint mobility and range of motion, increase muscle strength, decrease pain, and prevent further injury. 

Physical Therapist PTs also work with patients to overcome emotional and physical barriers that hinder recovery.  Although many PTs practice in hospitals, more than 70 percent work outside hospital walls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ka4_uxLLh4

Physical Therapist Work Environment Salary Colleges and universities Home health agencies Hospitals Nursing homes Physical therapy clinics Rehabilitation centers Research institutions Self-employed Sports facilities Wellness programs Average Starting Salary $54,000 Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Physical Therapist Academic Requirements An undergraduate degree and shadowing experience are required for admission into physical therapy programs at the doctoral level.  DPT programs last three years.  

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist (PT).  PTA duties include implementing the plan of care designed by a physical therapist, educating patients in activities of daily living, teaching therapeutic exercises, and providing treatments using special equipment. They also observe their patient's progress and report treatment responses to the physical therapist.

Physical Therapist Assistant Work Environment Salary Extended care facilities Home health agencies Hospitals Physical therapy clinics Private and public schools Rehabilitation centers Research institutions Sports medicine clinics Average Starting Salary $34,344 Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Physical Therapist Assistant Academic Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent is required.  Physical therapist assistants must complete a two- year educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education leading to an associate degree. The curriculum usually includes a year of general education courses and a year of specific technical courses on physical therapy procedures and clinical experiences

Recreational Therapist

Recreational Therapist Recreational therapists, also known as therapeutic recreational specialists, are health care providers who use recreation and leisure activities to improve the health, quality of life, functional ability, and independence of individuals. They plan and implement individual treatment programs using a variety of recreational experiences including, but not limited to, exercise or other physical activity, relaxation techniques, social activities, arts and crafts, sports and games.

Recreational Therapist Work Environments Salary Adult day treatment centers Community mental health centers Hospice care Hospitals Nursing homes Private practice Rehabilitation centers School systems Substance abuse centers Average Starting Salary $32,000 Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Recreational Therapist Academic Requirements A bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation (or in recreation with an emphasis in therapeutic recreation) is required.  An internship of at least 480 hours must be completed under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.  Graduate programs are also available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cOptyeZwfI

Bell work 1-31-2018 What health care providers who use recreation and leisure activities to improve the health and quality of life? What type of therapist would design and implement therapy sessions using art, music or dance to help their clients relieve stress, build self-confidence? What type of professionals are educated to assess and treat language and speech disorders?

Speech/Language Pathologist

Speech/Language Pathologist Speech/language pathologists are professionals who are educated to assess and treat language and speech disorders.  Stuttering, pronunciation, word organization, word recall, swallowing disorders and slow speech are areas of specialization for these professionals. They give tests to determine the disability and its extent and are then able to develop treatment programs.

Speech/Language Pathologist Work Environments Salary Hospitals Private practice Public health departments Rehabilitation centers Schools Speech and hearing centers Average Starting Salary $47,091 Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at: http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index

Speech/Language Pathologist Academic Requirements Speech/language pathologists acquire master's degrees after earning a bachelor's degree in one of the scientific disciplines or in speech pathology.  Doctoral programs are also offered.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15GUPSoqDGo

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainers (ATC) design and implement injury and illness prevention strategies, facilitate and perform rehabilitation and reconditioning, create emergency action plans, and promote safe athletic environments ATCs work with athletes of all ages from recreational sports up to the professional level. They are also found in industrial settings

Athletic Trainer $41,340 Work Environment Salary Hospitals Clinics Rehabilitative facilities Secondary Schools Colleges/Universities Professional Teams Industrial Jobs Fitness Centers Average Starting Salary $41,340

Athletic Trainer Academic Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s from an accredited program. Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) by way of a national exam. Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification for Health Care Providers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siYk8dgeXNU

Chiropractor

Chiropractor Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

Chiropractor Work Environment Salary Average Starting Salary $66,160 Clinic Hospital Rehabilitative Facility Private Practice College/University Professional Sports Teams Average Starting Salary $66,160

Chiropractor Academic Requirements Must get a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and a state license. DC programs typically take 4 years to complete and require at least 3 years of undergraduate college education for admission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqT-ZpGNh8Q

Exercise Therapist

Exercise Therapist Exercise therapists use physical activities in an effort to reach specific health goals. They help people return to normal musculoskeletal function or decrease pain caused by injuries or other health problems. They create structured exercise routines based on the client’s problems.

Exercise Therapist Work Environment Salary Hospitals Retirement Home Rehabilitative Centers Fitness Centers Clinics Private Practice Average Starting Salary $41,440

Exercise Therapist Academic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Counseling Master’s Degree in Exercise/Movement Therapy 480 hour Internship under a Certified Exercise Therapist Certification Exam offered by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_XiAbAe7f4

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist Massage Therapist treat clients by using touch to manipulate soft-tissue muscles of the body. Through this they relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of the clients.

Massage Therapist Work Environment Salary Private Practice Spas Hospitals Fitness Centers Professional Sports Teams Rehabilitative Centers Average Starting Salary $35,970

Massage Therapist Academic Requirement High School Diploma or Equivalent Postsecondary Education program of 500+ hours of study and experience State Licensure and Certification https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juVzCf8pczc

Pet Therapist

Pet Therapist Pet Therapy, also called Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a guided interaction between an individual and a trained animal. It is designed to help a patient recover from or cope with a health problem or mental disorder. Dogs and cats are the animals most commonly used in pet therapy. Fish, guinea pigs, horses, and other animals can be used if they meet screening criteria. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImLerVB2r98

Pet Therapist Work Environment Salary Average Starting Salary $29,700 Hospitals Rehabilitative Centers Clinics Counseling Centers Average Starting Salary $29,700

Pet Therapist Academic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree AAT Certificate Program

Assignments Career Quiz is Thursday, Feb. 1 Notebook check is Thursday, Feb. 1 Vocabulary Page 15 in PT Book Questions Page 24 in PT Book