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Research on Career:
Physical TherapyDANIELLE LASHLEE
Introduction
Physical therapy is an occupation where the professional has
direct contact and works one on one with patients to
rehabilitate back to healthy and active lifestyles. This
occupation is an excellent fit for well-educated, hard driven,
sociable people who dedicate their lives to helping others get
healthier. They do this by educating the patients on what is
going on and how they are going to fix it, creating personalized
rehab programs that promote strength, flexibility, and range of
motion while monitoring and managing pain and discomfort.
Because of the aging baby-boomer generation, there is an
increasing demand for physical therapist.
What does a physical therapist do?
Design patient-specific exercise programs for
rehabilitation and prevention
Teach and help patients perform the exercises safely
and correctly
Help the patients regain movement and function
Help ill or injured patients manage pain
Actively help patients restore, maintain, and promote
their overall fitness and wellness for healthier and more
active lifestyles (explorehealthcareers.org)
History of Physical Therapy
Dates back to Greek culture – Hippocrates
Europe 1500-1700s Progression for treating muscle and bone
disorders
By 1800s exercise and muscle therapy used for orthopedic diseases and injuries
Polio epidemic in US (1916) – this became very important
1917 WWI – US Army needed to rehabilitate injured soldiers
Army Medical Department, the Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction developed 15 “reconstruction aide” programs with help from medical workers who specialized in rehabilitation
Later termed Physical Therapy
History of Physical Therapy (contd.)
1920s physical therapists partnered with surgical sectors and the
public started to recognize the profession
WWII continued the high demand for rehabilitation
APTA American Physical Therapy Association (founded in 1921)
1954 first national examination for licensure
1959 state regulations for PT in 45 states
1967 addition of outpatient PT in Medicare
Quick Facts
Entry-level Education: Doctoral or professional degree
Time in school: 6-7 years
In 2014, Physical Therapy was named a “Top Job” (2014)
In Forbes magazine, PTs are 5th strongest-growth professionals
(ahead of web developers and petroleum engineers)
Estimated 200,000 jobs
Employment of PTs is projected to grow 36% from 2012-2022
Services coming from aging baby boomers as well as treating people with
mobility issues coming from chronic illnesses arising today (ex: diabetes and obesity)
Salary
Median pay (2013): $81,030 per year
Starting salary average: $57,220 per year
Peaking salary (top 10%): $113,340 per year
Best paid locations: metropolitan areas of
Laredo (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Brownsville (TX)
Highest paying states: 1. California, 2. New
Jersey, 3. Maryland
Lowest paying states: 1. Hawaii, 2.
Montana, 3. Vermont
Practice Settings
Acute Care
Rehab/Subacute Rehab
Extended Care Facility/Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facility
Outpatient Clinic (Private Practice)
School/Preschool
Wellness/Prevention/Sports/Fitness
Home Health
Hospice
Industrial, Workplace, or Other Occupational Environments
Local, State, and Federal Government
Research Center
Qualities of a Good Physical Therapist
Determined
Supportive
Compassionate
Confident
Resilient
Fit/Health Conscious
Sociable
Cooperative
Patient
Dedicated
Resourceful
Positive
Potential Graduate Programs (DPT)
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
George Washington University
U.S. Army-Baylor University
Texas Women’s University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Old Dominion University
Duke University
Georgetown University
Why I am a good candidate?
Academically prepared for the demanding educational program
Show interest in community involvement
Knowledgeable of the field and have experience in different types of practices
Exhibit exceptional communication skills
Interpersonal
Intrigued in teaching others
Live a healthy driven lifestyle
Can follow strict rules and laws (HIPPA, etc.)
Why am I a good candidate? (O*NET
examples)
Top 3 categories:
1. Social – like working with others to help them learn and grow
Like teaching, giving advice, good communication skills, helping and being of service to people
PT is a very hands-on and face-to-face job with patients so good communication skills are needed to perform the tasks and explain exercises
2. Enterprising – like work that has to do with starting up and carrying out business projects
Persuading and leading people, making decision, taking risks for profits
I want to eventually work in my own private practice so these skills are needed in order to be able to do so
3. Conventional – like work that follows set procedures and routines
Working with clear rules
There are many rules and laws that have to be followed in the health profession as well as certain guidelines to get patients back to living healthy and active lifestyles
Relevant Academics to Physical
Therapy
Classes I have already taken Biology
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Statistics
Public Health
Health Care Systems
Health Behavior
Athletic Injuries
Human Communications
Classes I plan on taking
Exercise Physiology
Health Promotion of the Aged
Research & Evaluation Strategies for
Public Health
Conclusion
With the increasing demand of physical therapists today, people are
becoming more and more educated about this profession. It makes a great
impact on those who are ill and injured, and has become more important
with the progression of chronic illnesses and increasing numbers of injuries. This
profession is perfect for people who have excellent communication skills and
are willing to put every effort into helping people get better and back to a
more fit and healthy lifestyle.
Works Cited
http://www.network-synergy.com/news/the-history-of-physical-
therapy.aspx
http://www.apta.org/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm
http://www.apta.org/PTinMotion/NewsNow/2013/12/17/ForbesMagPTJobs
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http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/physical-therapist
http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/Career/70/Physical_Therapist
http://prospective.westernu.edu/physical-therapy-e/competitive-18/