Have you ever pulled a muscle? Are disabled? Had a broken bone? Been in a terrible car accident? Well, then you would probably know what physical therapy is. Physical therapy is where a physical therapist examines, tests, treats, and prevents injuries to your body. A big bonus for this occupation is it is one out of many career choices in the medical field, so in that case you know that a physical therapists gets a well-earned, good paying salary, but you have to go to college first. A Physical Therapist or PT works in anywhere from a clinic, hospital, sports facility, or even a retirement home. The people that need treatment at a physical therapy center range from young children, to teenage athletes, and then to elderly …show more content…
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Another company that offer physical therapist employment is St. Dominic Village - Full Time Physical Therapist - Houston, TX RehabCare Group. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated health care professionals that pride themselves in providing quality resident care. Our facilities have a prominent reputation in the community for providing excellent rehabilitation services. Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed - evaluate a resident's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day. Also, Physical Therapist - FT/Evening Mainland Medical Center - Texas City offers employment for physical therapist. Founded in 1952, Mainland Medical Center has been part of Galveston County for more than 55 years. Originally a 90-bed hospital, we have grown to a 223 bed acute care facility offering quality, compassionate care with state-of-the-art services. Our services include inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty …show more content…
But, they can also have physical therapist assistants. Physical therapist assistants help physical therapists as they work with their patients. Physical therapist assistants (PTA) can work independently with clients, but under the supervision of a physical therapist. Some duties assistants can perform under a physical therapist’s supervision include therapeutic measures like mechanical traction, electrical stimulation, massage, exercise, balance training, and ultrasound. They work with the patient, record their response and report the results to the supervising PA. Aides perform more clerical tasks, such as answering the phone, filling out paperwork, filing insurance claims, and ordering