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
•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