Physical therapists earn an average of $1,663 per week and require at least a bachelor's degree. They conduct one-on-one analyses with patients to determine treatment plans and teach patients exercises for recovery and injury prevention. Physical therapists may advance to supervisor or director roles with experience and strong management skills. The job involves daily tasks like treating patients, cleaning rooms, and scheduling appointments from five days a week until the evening in a clean environment with patient interaction. There is high job outlook as the current workforce of 185,500 physical therapists is expected to grow with increased interest in sports education.

1. PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Jose Delgado
2/26/14

2. EARNINGS
• The average physical therapist makes $1,663
per week.

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• earn a bachelors degree

4. ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS – OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ADVANCEMENT
• Yes they may advance to positions as supervisors or
directors.
• You earn an advancement with experience and strong
management skills.

5. NATURE OF WORK
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The following examples are task a physical therapist usually
does everyday.
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One on One analysis with a patient Determining a treatment for patients
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Teaching patients what they need to do to recover and how to prevent injuries.
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make sure the rooms are clean and ready for patients.
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Schedule appointments for patients.

6. WORKING CONDITIONS
• Five days a week till the evening.
• Working in a clean environment
• A lot of interaction with different people.

7. JOB OUTLOOK
• There are currently 185500 people employed as
physical therapist.
• There are going to be a lot because many
people are wanting to study sports education.

8. ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES TO THE CAREER
• Advantages
• I will get paid well. I will get a lot of benefits for my future
family. I can teach my future family on how to recover and
how to prevent injuries.
• Disadvantages
• I will get patient who have attitudes.
• I will not have as much time for my family as I would want.
• Excessive paperwork responsibilities I am not so good with
this.

9. PERSONAL SKILLS AND REASONS WHY THIS
CAREER WOULD BE A POSSIBILITY
• It is a possibility I know how to recover and how to
prevent injuries already
• I can speak 2 languages and I’m a very friendly
person.
• I love to help others recover from Injuries and teach
them how to prevent them.

10. HOW TO PREPARE FOR THIS JOB THIS YEAR TO
MOVE TOWARDS THIS OCCUPATION
• volunteering at a Physical therapist office.
• Study online to gain more knowledge on the job.