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CTN.org feature on a typical day for Rachel Chavez, a physical therapist for the County of San Diego's Health & Human Services.

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Entry level positions that would help you prepare for your job:

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Entry level positions that would help you prepare for your job:

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To prepare for a physical therapist job, You would shadow someone and volunteer and watch how everything is done, so you have experience.

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Type of education required to becoming a physical therapist.

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Type of education required to becoming a physical therapist.

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- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred.
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
- Current CPR certification

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The median annual Physical Therapist salary is $83,034, but ranges usually between $76,488-$90,103

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Regular duties of a physical therapist include...

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Regular duties of a physical therapist include...

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- Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.

- Developing a treatment plan.

- Teaching patients how to properly use exercise techniques.

- Providing stimulation or massage.

Use equipment and devices to assist patients

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the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.