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    The profession of physical therapy (PT) has been around in the United States of America (USA) for almost a century. During this time period though, physical therapy has evolved significantly as a career choice for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare industry as rehabilitation professionals. The first group of rehabilitation professionals began training as reconstruction aides at the profession’s inception in 1917.1 However, now in the 21st century, physical therapy has grown to becoming

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    On the other hand, to just become a physical therapy assistant, all that is required is graduation from a physical therapist program and passing a national or state exam. When it comes to physical therapists’ salaries, it depends on a lot on of factors, like their job location, how much experience they have and their employer. “A Physical Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with disorders that limit their abilities to move or function normally in daily life. This career may be a good

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    a graduate of a Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy (CAPTE) accredited school and provide an official transcript including the graduation date from the institute granting the physical therapy degree (Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy, 2015). Additionally, the candidate for licensure must pass with a minimum score of 600 on both the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) and Georgia Jurisprudence Exam (Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy, 2015). Foreign educated and trained applicants

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    Introduction: Physical therapist help their patients recover from injuries, improve mobility, and prevent or help limit impairment. The main goal of a physical therapist is to help a patient be fully self sufficient so that they can properly function in their community with the best possible health. Interest/Skills used: To be a physical therapist a person must have a desire to help people recover from injuries. Being physically active, having a positive attitude, and being able to communicate

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    Intro to PT Paper There are many areas, settings in Physical therapy .Such as Pediatrics, acute care, aquatics, geriatrics, education, oncology and so much more. I will be explaining what field of physical therapy that I strongly feel of pursuing and my least favorite field. Then I will give my whys and why nots feedback for each field that I talk about. In the area of acute care, physical therapy is provided to patients who are admitted to a hospital for a short-term period of time. They can be

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    In the future, I see myself as being a physical therapist assistant. I am interested in this career choice because I enjoy fitness and helping others improve their life. Being able to see a person making progress and being a part of that process is an amazing feeling. I want to be able to use being a PTA as a platform to touch someone’s life in a positive way. Working as a PTA, I would need to be able to work with physical therapist to help people with lack of mobility. Also, I would be to do paper

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    My Journey to Physical Therapy Physical Therapy is a growing profession in the healthcare field. There is a continuous flow of patients who need assistance with recovery and the motivation to finish the task. As with any healthcare profession, physical therapy can be very demanding. Therapists can successfully meet those demands by creating a positive environment, continuously learning and educating others. In addition to possessing these characteristics, my interest in physical therapy comes from

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    Occupational Therapy Career Options Essay

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    occupational therapy there are three options from which to choose. One can be an occupational therapist, an occupational therapist assistant, or an occupational therapist aide. In this health profession they are responsible for helping patients in their ability to perform daily living activities like speech, physical, and mental activities. His or her patients have generally lost these abilities because of mental, physical, or developmentally or emotionally disabling conditions. This profession takes place

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    I. CODE OF ETHICS IN NURSING There are seven primary fundamental values in the code of ethics for registered Nurses These values are entitled as “Nursing values and Ethical Responsibilities.” (Centennial Edition, 2008)  Nursing Values and Ethical Responsibilities 1) Providing Care Nurses should be able to provide safe, skilled and proficient, solicitous care to the patients. The relation between the nurse and the patient. 2) Promoting Health and Well-Being Nurses should be enable to work with

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    The statutes, rules, ethics guide, and policy statements are specific in informing physical therapist what is involved in the legal practice of physical therapy in Arizona (Arizona state board of physical therapy, n.d a.). The approval of licensure is different for a new graduate, a physical therapist with a license in another state, and a foreign educated therapist. In each of the categories, a person has to be of good moral character and complete the application process correctly. For a new graduate

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