Physical therapists are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. In many cases they reduce the need of expensive surgery and long-term use of prescription medication and their side effects.
Salary:
Median salary of $85,000.
Education:
All physical therapists must receive a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapist program before taking the national license exam that allows them to practice.
Demand for this education:
There is a high demand for physical therapist in the workforce. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists is expected to grow 36 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Reflection: I would like to become a physical therapist because it is a job that helps people.
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