Physical Therapist
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
DR.MCLEOD
BY MURPHY SULLIVAN
DR MCLEOD
- Works at Wandermere Physical Therapy
- Outpatient orthopedic clinic
- Specializes in Sports Medicine
DAILY ROUTINE
- See patients for 40 minute sessions
- Only 1 hour break, always moving
- 10 hour work day
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WHAT I OBSERVED
- Saw 4 patients in the 3 hours
- All women, ranging from high schoolers to elderly
- Either knee or hip issues
- Plenty of paperwork, have to record everything
- Stretch patients, guide them through targeted exercises
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BENEFITS OF BEING A PT
- Not tied to a desk
- Active Job, always moving
- Serve others
- Health and wellness
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HOW TO BECOME A PT
- Earn a Bachelor's Degree in a medical field
- Go on to complete a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
- Complete a Residency
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CAREER OUTLOOK
- Median salary is 84,000
- Physical Therapy Job opportunities estimated to grow 36% by 2022
- Jobs in acute-care hospitals, skilled-nursing facilities, and orthopedic clinics
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