Job Description

A hands on career One of the easiest health careers Hands on careers Consists of rehabilitating people with an injury of some sort

A Physical Therapist evaluates components of movement including Strength ,Range of motion, Flexibility and Balance etc . A physical therapist can work in a clinic , a hospital , a school , for a sports team etc .

Requirements

The ability to handle the emotional stress of working with patients in need of compassionate health care. The ability to read and comprehend patient information. The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers regardless of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, or disability. The ability to maintain personal hygiene consistent with the close personal contact associated with patient care.

High School Requirements

Basic 4 units math , English , natural science , social since , and 2 foreign language

College Requirements

4-6 years of college Minimum a bachelors degree but for a better chance you should get a masters For the ultimate experience you should get a doctorate degree in sports medicine for the highest chance

Top colleges for sports medicine

Ohio state University University of South Florida University of Michigan USC

Although in louisiana the top college in this major is Tulane University

Tulane University

65,000$ a year 26 on act 3.4 gpa Only the elite get chosen to go to a prestigious school such as tulane

Job market

77,000 JOBS Unemployment rate 1.8% By 2020 there should be a growth of 39% adding apprxomialety 600 more jobs

Income

Lowest salary is 64,000$ Highest was 112,000$ Median is around 80,000$ Around 45-46$ an hour

Physical Therapist. Salary N.p., 2013 . Web. May 15 physical therapist summary. Summary . N.p., 2013