By: Reannon Hartzell

 I like to help people succeed  Good hours  Responsibilities

 Mental Disorders  Different parts of the body  Speech  Moving  Reducing pain  Restoring body functions

 Stethoscope  Blood pressure cuff  Tape measure  Reflex hammer  Timers  Scales  Dynamiter  Goniometer

 College courses ◦ Anatomy ◦ Physiology ◦ Biology ◦ Chemistry ◦ Psychology ◦ Statistics ◦ Mathematics ◦ Physics

 have a high school diploma or GED;  complete a bachelor's degree;  have a master's degree or higher in physical therapy;  complete an internship;  pass a state licensing exam; and  have good interpersonal skills.

 Communicate  Reason and Problem Solve  Manage Oneself, People, Time and Things  Work with People  Perceive and Visualize

 Physical Therapist Assistant ◦ Associate’s Degree  Physical Therapist Aide ◦ Learn on the job

 Advance to: ◦ Supervisors ◦ Directors  How to earn: ◦ Experience ◦ Management skills

 Depends on ◦ Experience ◦ Hours ◦ Working environment  U.S average median Therapist-Salary-Details.aspx

 Have set hours  Work part time/ full time  Most work 40 hours  Work evenings and weekends

 Helping someone improve  No patient alike  Working with kids

 Making decisions  Working with the elderly  Hours  Working weekends

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