Physical therapy is a career that is looked to as one of the most rewarding careers in the world right now. The growth of this profession has benefited as a result from the fitness decade that we are currently thriving in. Regardless this is a career that will continue to prosper and the need for more licensed professionals will increase drastically over the next five years. With that being said I am aware that some students are probably into this career for job security more than anything. As for
I have been determined to pursue a career in occupational therapy since the summer after graduating eighth grade. Although, comically, my view of occupational therapy has drastically changed. I am a planner; I love to map out my day by the hour. I knew I wanted a job that was active and was centered around people. I crossed paths with occupational therapy when I was taking career assessment tests for fun. Occupational therapy continued to appear in my portfolio. I did a lot of research on the profession;
Physical Therapy as a Career Introduction Physical therapists are health care professionals that provide therapeutic services to their patients who have temporary or chronic physical conditions that were caused from injury or disease. Physical therapist also provided therapeutic services to patients after they have gone through surgery to help them gain back mobility and manage their pain. They can also work in preventive care by promoting healthy life styles and instructing individual patients or
When I look at what I want to be in the future, the first occupation that comes to mind is physical therapy. While it is not something I have considered all through high school, I have been taking health occupation and sports therapy classes since my Sophomore year of high school. This career has interested me for a while now and I really think that I could excel at it. I think the best part about being a physical therapist is being able to interact with patients everyday and be able to help
Physical therapy has recently become one of the most sought out professions, which is why it is now even that much harder to become one. A physical therapist is one who will provide treatment for one to maintain or restore maximum movement; while it is a fascinating profession this research essay will not focus on the actual profession. Physical Therapy is obviously associated with injuries, but let’s discuss the schooling behind the profession, how long do you assist a seasoned Physical Therapist
them cope and solve issues in their everyday lives. As a social worker, I had the mindset of becoming a therapist eventually, although I did not specifically know what that would entail or the type of therapist I would become. When I first started my career in social work and case management, I had the notion that therapists were like doctors or healers – the client has a problem, and visits the therapist or “healer” to seek enlightenment and healing.. I thought that the role of the client would just
causing her to start having trouble taking care of herself. As a result, she started to receive in-home occupational therapy. Around this time I was entering college and trying to decide on a career path. I was not sure what occupational therapy entailed until I was able to watch the therapist work with my grandmother. After that the therapist explained that occupational therapy is about working with patients who have difficulty performing activities of daily life or ADLs and figuring out ways to
Introduction: The title of this essay is Counsellors are ‘Born’ not ‘Made’. The purpose of this assignment is to discuss, and attempt to inform the reader of what makes a good Counsellor, or Therapist’s as they are often referred to. Both sides of the debate will be analyzed, ultimately leading to some conclusion. Are they born? Or are they made? Or is it the possibility that both heredity factors, in addition to their education and life experiences, are required for the skills which counsellors
For my career, I have chosen to work in the field of Occupational Therapy. I have always wanted to pursue a profession in health care and help those in need emotionally and physically. Occupational Therapists help assess a person's condition, aid patients with exercises, bring their patients back to their normal lives, and help them reach their goals (“What Occupational Therapists Do”). It is important to understand the education or training requirements, skills or talents needed, salary and benefits
It takes a unique individual to want to become a Physical Therapist. These professionals have a lot of personal traits that are a must need to excel in the Physical Therapy field. A Physical therapist could be faced with a patient/client that might be angry, sad, or confused, so being able to relate to these individuals is a great quality all therapist must have. These personal traits are skills like being relaxed and determined, supportive, and of course knowledgeable. Like every profession in