Physical Therapist

 Duties and Responsibilities:

Physical Therapists help patients restore bodily functions, and relieve pain after an injury or illness.  Therapy can include work and massage to increase strength, and range of motion. They apply traction and  heat, cold, light, and water treatments.  They also train patients to use prosthetic and othotic appliances. Physical therapist are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools, and physicians' offices.

Average Salary:  $25,000 - $45,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students who want to become physical therapists should take the most challenging high school math, science, and English courses. To become a licensed physical therapist, most states require students to earn a master's degree and pass a certification examination.



I dont think i would like to be a physical therapist because it doesnt really call my attention, but it seems good because they get a good salary.