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Physical Therapist Gabriela Ramos Period 2

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

2ND PERIOD:GABRIELA RAMOS

NATURE OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

  • Asses joint motion,muscle strength
  • Endurances heart and lung function
  • Evaluate and treat patients who have problems with movement
  • Develope treatment plans (treatment strategy)
  • General corinatiom

PHYSICAL THERAPIS APTITUDES

  • Ability to learn the complex scienceon what ohysical therapy os based.
  • Good verbal skills.
  • Ability to read technical materials.
  • Ability to write reports.
  • Ability to relate to a virity of people.

NEEDED EDUCATION

  • Degree from a accedited physical therapist education program.
  • Minimum is a profecciojal masters degree (MPT)
  • Doctoral (DPT)

NEBRASKA SCHOOLS THAT OFFER THESE PROGRAMS

  • Creighton High Science - Omaha (D)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Cnter - Omaha (D)

UNIVERSITY OF MEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER

SALARY INFORMATION & EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

  • In 2012 the annual salary per year for a physical therapist was $39,430.
  • In 2012 the annual salary per hour was $18.96.
  • In 2012 the employment outlook for a physical therapist was 41%.

EXTRA INFORMATION

  • Physical therapist develope treatment plans.
  • Physical therapist examine clients history.
  • Measure strength, range of motion,balance and coordination.
  • Physical therapist have to be able to make judgement baced on data.
  • In 2012 the employment change for a physical therapist was 73,500

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