Physical Therapist is a career that involves diagnosing and treating people of all ages who have medical problems or injuries. Physical therapists examine patients, develop treatment plans to help them move, reduce pain and prevent disability. They work indoors in hospitals, clinics and private offices, often working 40 hour weeks. Becoming a physical therapist requires a master's degree with courses in biology, anatomy and chemistry. Employment is expected to grow faster than average and salaries average $72,790 annually.

1. Physical TherapistPaige PlotzkeApril 27, 20113rd HourCareer Tech

2. Introduction Imagine going to work everyday and knowing that you are going to help someone. The feeling of being helpful to others and then thanking you. This is what I want to feel like. To do this, I will be a physical therapist. I got interested in this career because my aunt is a physical therapist and she told me about it, which made me want to become one. I will be researching the nature of work, working conditions, training, job outlook, and earnings.

3. Nature of WorkDiagnose and treat people of all ages who have medical problems, illness, or injuries that can make them not be able to function.

4. Examine the people and develop a treatment that will give them the ability to move, reduce pain, reduce function, and prevent disability.

5. Work with people so they don’t lose their ability to walk or other daily activities by developing programs that will help them.

6. Provide care for people that have problems from injuries, fractures, or other functional problems.

7. Evaluate and diagnose the patients. Working ConditionsPhysical and mental

8. Indoor

9. Work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private offices.

10. Most work 40 hour weeks or whatever fits their patients’ schedules.