education levels
- Bachelor's Degree Required
- Must be accepted into the PT school
- For Doctor of Physical Therapy degree takes on average 3 years to complete.
Why I chose this career?
- I chose this career because I really enjoy working with people. This and becoming a pediatrician is one of the things i really want to pursue. I love the thought of helping and being around babies and young adults. This career would be a great accomplishment in my life. No one in my family has ever even made it to college, so if I finish and become a Physical Therapist, it would make my family and myself really proud.
what is a physical therapist?
why is this career important?
- A physical therapist is a medical doctor that specializes in helping patients with diseace, injuries, or deformity using physical treatments such as massage, heat treatments and exercise other than using drugs or surgery.
- Physical Therapy is important because, they help those who have been injured or has a sickness with their injuries.
- They provide different exercises that help with them cope with their limitation in the event that they might have to live with this for the rest of their life.
About me:
- My name is Laura Ortiz.
- I am currently about to graduate from Santa Fe South Carter school.
- I'm 18 years old.
- I plan to attend the University of Central Oklahoma.
Where is physical therapy found?
- Physical therapy is found every where.
- since it is one of the most paying jobs, it is one of the most needed job.
- You can find a physical therapist in a hospital, clinic, and some even have their own offices.
Skills needed
- Have a strong science and math background
- have a good verbal and communication skills.
- understand the needs and goals of patients.
- have knowledge of what the patients need to help improve their lifestyles.
salary.
- Physical Therapist earn on average 81,110 dollars a year.
- They get paid more than most medical workers.
Becoming a Physical Therapist