| Find Physical Therapy Careers in the United | | | | careers that one can pursue are occupations as a |
| States and Canada. Whether you pursue a career | | | | physical therapist assistant, occupational |
| as a physical therapist, rehabilitation counselor or | | | | therapistassistant or physical therapy aide. |
| occupational therapist, you will definitely need to | | | | Typically, entry-level positions as physical therapist |
| attain a certain level of education and training in | | | | assistants or aides can be earned with an |
| order to fulfill your career aspirations. In addition, it | | | | Associate Degree. |
| is important that prospective candidates possess | | | | Depending on experience and education, |
| good communication skills, compassion and like the | | | | professionals who have earned one of several |
| idea of working with people. | | | | physical therapy careers can anticipate rewarding |
| Today, physical therapy careers are on the rise | | | | earnings up to $88,000 annually and can expect |
| and the field is expected to grow much faster | | | | to work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, schools |
| than average of other occupations; and if | | | | or other healthcare facilities. |
| individuals are interested in achieving these | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested in |
| occupations, they must pass a licensure exam | | | | attaining physical therapy careers, let professional |
| before they can even begin the practice. In | | | | training within fast-growing industries like massage |
| addition, candidates must complete an accredited | | | | therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental |
| physical therapy program from one of several | | | | medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! |
| schools or colleges. | | | | Explore career school programs near you. |
| Common studies involved in training programs | | | | Salary source: Bls.gov (US Bureau of Labor |
| geared toward physical therapy careers are clinical | | | | Statistics) |
| conferencing, training and education; clinical | | | | Physical Therapy Careers: Educational Programs |
| sciences, orthotics and prosthetics, cardiac | | | | and Occupational Outlook |
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