Physical Therapy

Physical Therapists are healthcare professionals that diagnose and treat people of all ages. They work with people who have injuries that limit their ability to move and perform daily life activities. Each person is examined and then given a treatment plan to follow to improve their movements and function.

Katie Rhodes, a physical therapist from Shriners Hospital, spoke to students about careers in physical therapy. To be a physical therapist you need a Master's degree in Physical therapy. Typical starting salary is $52,000. There are a variety of physical therapy specialities including pediatric, geriatric, sports injury, neurologic, and many more.

There are also Physical Therapy Assistants who work under the supervision of a physical therapist. You need a two year college degree in physical therapy assistant and pass the National Phyiscal Therapy exam.

To find out if physical therapy is the career for you, click http://careerplanning.about.com/library/quiz/career_quizzes/blphysicaltherapist_quiz.htm.