PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

WORK DESCRIPTION

• They design treatment programs to help people with physical disabilities

EDUCATION PATH

• You need a bachelor's degree in physical therapy
• Many hospitals require a six month clinical internship
• You need a Masters degree
• You need to be licensed in the state
• A Doctoral degree is also required

HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Geometry

SALARY

• Wisconsin:$59,240 to 97,400 per year
• National:$55,620 to 112,020 per year

OUTLOOK

• Job seekers will find excellent employment

FACTORS AFFECTING EMPLOYMENT

• Age and general health
• Advances in medical technologies
• Population
• Insurance plans
• Government programs

WHAT THEY DO

• Care for patients with disabilities, injuries, or pain
• Design treatment programs
• Teach people to use assistive devices
• Prescribe exercise

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 40 hours a week
• Considerable physical activity

WORK PLACES

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools
• public or private agencies