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Physical Therapist

Job Duties

  • Diagnose patients functions and movements by observing them stand or walk and by listing to there concerns.
  • Develop individualized plans of care for patients out lining the patients goals and the expected outcomes of the plan they have made with the patient.
  • Educate patients and their families about what to expect from the recovery process and how to best cope with challenge through out the process

By: Bryce Hatchel

Professional Organizations

Work Environment

Educational Programs Outside of Kentucky

  • Ohio State University

•American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

•Colorado Physical Therapy Network (CPTN)

•Connecticut Physical Therapy Association (CPTA)

  • Outpatient clinics or offices
  • Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
  • Homes
  • Education or research centers
  • Schools
  • Hospitals
  • Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments
  • Fitness centers and sports training facilities

Licensure,certification, Registration Requirements

Educational Programs in KY

  • After graduation, candidates must pass a state-administered national exam.
  • They can choose to be certified by American board of physical therapy specialists.
  • Have to be Registered.

Academic Requirements

  • Today's physical therapist is required to complete a graduate degree - either a masters or clinical doctorate - from an accredited education program.
  • University of Kentucky
  • Western Kentucky University

Salary

  • The national average for a physical therapist is $84,020

Average GPA Scores needed

The average GPA score needed to get into collages for a physical therapist are 3.5 to 3.8 GPA

Traits Needed to Succeed

  • Compassion
  • Stamina
  • Dexterity
  • Detail Orientated

ECG

62

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