| If you are considering a career as a physical therapist, | | | | this kind of environments as this is where your patients |
| you will really need to have more insight about the | | | | would normally be. |
| career before you can make a decision. Go online and | | | | 3. Working hours |
| gather as much information as you can about this | | | | This too will depend on your patients. Some PTs will |
| particular kind of work and make your decision from | | | | have to work during weekends or after office hours in |
| there. To help you decide, I have prepared some | | | | order to better serve their patients. |
| necessary information that I think you should know | | | | 4. Fitness Level |
| before deciding: | | | | You should be reasonably fit if you are considering a |
| 1. The job scope | | | | career as a PT. PTs often time have to kneel, stoop, |
| Physical Therapists assist people with physical | | | | bend, walk, run, crouch, lift and stand for long hours |
| disabilities. These disabilities could have been caused | | | | when assisting a patient so being fit will be an added |
| by accidents, illnesses or plain old age. You will need to | | | | advantage. |
| be able to sympathize with them and understand what | | | | 5. Job Outlook |
| they are going thru. Sometimes, they will be bitter or | | | | This career is expected to grow at least 27% from |
| very upset about their condition and can be hard to | | | | 2006 - 2016. This is mainly due to the increase in the |
| work with. Your patience will definitely be one thing you | | | | numbers of individuals with disabilities or limited function |
| most definitely need. | | | | and the growing numbers of the elderly. |
| 2. The work environment | | | | These are only some reasons that could influence |
| Physical Therapists (PTs) normally work in hospitals, | | | | your decision. To get in depth ideas of how you would |
| rehabilitation centers, schools, clinics and they also do | | | | fit in this industry, take the time to talk to a mentor or |
| house calls. You will need to be comfortable working in | | | | an experienced PT before you decide. |