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- 1. Research on Career: PhysicalTherapy DANIELLE LASHLEE
- 2. Introduction Physical therapy isan 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.
- 3. What does aphysical 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)
- 4. History of PhysicalTherapy 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
- 5. History of PhysicalTherapy (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
- 6. Quick Facts Entry-levelEducation: 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)
- 7. 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
- 8. Practice Settings AcuteCare 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
- 9. Qualities of aGood Physical Therapist Determined Supportive Compassionate Confident Resilient Fit/Health Conscious Sociable Cooperative Patient Dedicated Resourceful Positive
- 10. 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
- 11. Why I ama 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.)
- 12. Why am Ia 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
- 13. Relevant Academics toPhysical 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
- 14. Conclusion With the increasingdemand 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.
- 15. 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 / 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/