CAROLINE ROSS FEBRUARY 22 ND, 2012 3B Pediatric Physical Therapy (Pediatric Physical Therapy)

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CAROLINE ROSS FEBRUARY 22 ND, B Pediatric Physical Therapy (Pediatric Physical Therapy)

Job Description "A physical therapist is a person who assesses, plans, and participates in rehabilative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury" (Virginia Career VIEW). Pediatric physical therapy is a specialized profession for children only. “A day at work would include a general caseload of 8 patients per day, management, scheduling, and student preceptor” (Ratcliff).

Education Needs To be a physical therapist, at least a master's degree is required. “Master's degree programs typically are 2 to 2.5 years in length, while doctoral degree programs last 3 years” ("Physical Therapists") To be a licensed physical therapist, there are several things one must do. Most of the qualifications vary by state. One example of a credential one must have is passing the National Physical Therapy Examination.

Schools There are several schools that provide physical therapy programs in Virginia and in states close to Virginia. A few include: James Madison University University of Virginia University of Mary Washington Radford University University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Salary Earnings The starting salary for a Pediatric Physical Therapist, is $50,000 and up. National: $77, Virginia: $79, Local: $71, “Median annual wages of physical therapists were $72,790 in May 2008” ("Physical Therapists").

Job Outlook The outlook for this career is increasing by +31.8% in Virginia and +30.3% in the nation. “Employment of physical therapists is expected to grow by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations” ("Physical Therapists").

Works Cited Digital image. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 9 Nov Web. 19 Feb "Physical Therapists." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Web. 03 Feb Ratcliff, Becky. "Being a Pediatric Physical Therapist." interview. Feb Starfish Therapies - More Pediatric Physical Therapy. Starfishtherapies, Youtube.com. Virginia Career VIEW. Web. 03 Feb