Choosing A Physical Therapist

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions a person has to make in their lifetime. It is so important because that is what we have to do to support ourselves throughout our life. When a college student is searching the internet, scanning the want advertisements and visiting many potential employers there are a number of things they must consider. It is important that they not only choose a profession that suits their education, but a profession that is acknowledged to provide job security and sensible financial income. A career that is very popular nowadays for college students is physical therapy. You are not required to select a specific major in order to be eligible for admission to a Physical Therapy program.

Sounds simple, but it’s not .Its more than just that. There are many traits you need to have in order to be a successful PT. They need to be astute. ” Sherlock Holmes often chided his bumbling sidekick Watson with the admonition “You see but you do not observe.” Anyone can see a hip, but an astute observer notices the vaulting. Anyone can see a baseball pitch, but an astute observer notices the trunk rotation (or lack thereof). Honing your observational skills helps you to identify problems. The next step is to solve them.” (Hicklen) Also, to make a good PT you have to be caring and compassionate. You have to show your patients that you care for them and let them know that you support them during this recovery period. Whether a person is big or small, young or old, athletic or not, the performance level of the human body plays a critical role in the quality of life that a person can attain. Physical therapists are provided with the opportunity to actually make a positive difference in the quality of people's lives. Physical therapists, help people who have injuries or illnesses improve their movement and manage their pain. They are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or

They typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. They also spend much of their time on their feet, being active. Some are self- employed, meaning that they own or are partners in owning their practice. About 9% percent of physical therapists were self- employed in 2014. However, physical therapists are also employed in schools, home health agencies, hospices, sports medicine centers, athletic departments of colleges and universities, and fitness programs in business and industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay is $82,390 per year making about $40.00 per hour. Nevada was the highest paying state for this occupation in 2014, with a median pay of $127,900 per