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Physical Therapist #1166 |
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As a physical therapist, he feels he spends much more time with his patients than a doctor does. Most patients visit his office two to three times a week for several weeks. This allows a strong personal bond to develop. Patients are looking to him to teach them how to repair their bodies and encourage them to do so. His career as a physical therapist took a lot of study in math and science. He advises students to take advanced math and science courses in high school so they are ready for a tough physical therapy curriculum in college. Competition is high when it comes to applying to physical therapy school. When asked what kind of personality makes a good physical therapist, he responds, "You have to like people. You have to be good at communicating with people."
Career Profile:
"First you crawl, then you walk, then you run," says this physical therapist. This applies not only to children but also to patients going through physical therapy. His patients' injuries range from a sore heel that has been painful for months to a burn victim who has to regain muscular mobility.
Physical Therapist #1166
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| Please describe your job and your business. | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How many people work in your office and what are their duties? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Where did you go to college and how long? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is the salary range in this job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How did you get interested in this field? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Did getting an athletic degree help you get into physical therapy school | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What kinds of classes should students take in high school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are the different types of jobs in this field? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is the most rewarding part of your job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is the most difficult injury to rehabilitate? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are the most common injuries you see? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What’s the difference between a physical therapist and a physical therapist’s assistant? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What’s the difference between an occupational therapist and a physical therapist? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What is your least favorite part of the job? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What made you decide to open your own clinic? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How many patients do you see a day? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Can you get a bachelor’s degree in anything before going to physical therapy school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How do you decide on a college? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What are the best areas in the country to be a physical therapist? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How competitive is this field? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What helps to speed up rehabilitation? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you see more older or younger patients? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Were you ever scared you wouldn’t make it into physical therapy school? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| What kind of hours do you work? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you need a lot of physical strength to be a physical therapist? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Who encouraged you to become a physical therapist? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you have to update your education? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Are there a lot of women in physical therapy? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How long did it take you to get your business started? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How do you learn about new techniques in physical therapy? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| Do you have to keep your emotions in check? | AUDIO | TEXT |
| How do you balance your professional and personal life? | AUDIO | TEXT |
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