Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns

to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitnessand wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes

Help people get back to their normal self. Making people feel comfortable and confident One of the most intense programs


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Skills
Ability to be patient and headstrong Ability to perform CPR Ability to move quickly Ability to be gentle Ability to feel pulse, muscle tone, and bony landmarks. Ability to Communicate well.

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High School Studies Required Anatomy and Physiology Computer Applications Health Education Introduction to Health Care Nursing Keyboarding Dance

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Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. b. Obtain a Bachelors degree prior to admission into the professional DPT/MPT program c. Professional DPT/MPT is your masters/PhD which is 4 more years of study. d. After schooling you get your PT license examination
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Top Physical Therapy program in Louisiana is Tulane University Best Out of State Colleges:
University of Southern California University of Delaware Emory University

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2013-2014 Estimated Undergraduate Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees $46,930 Room $6,862 Board/Food $5,138 Books $1,200 Transportation variable variable $ 814 Miscellaneous $1,036 TOTAL $61,166

Tuitions can increase or decrease depending on the year.

Physical Therapist Job market is expected to grow by 20 percent between 2010 and 2020, which is faster then average. Physical therapist usually work long hours with their patients. Many work in clinics and hospitals. Salary: Starting Salary for a physical therapist is $60,000 and goes up with experience and job position.

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I actually had to do physical therapy with a back injury that I had back in 2009 and the career seemed so exciting. I actually seen how they help people get back to normal and I want to be apart of that process every step of the way. That is one of the reasons why I chose this career.

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