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How to Get a Job as a Pediatric Physical Therapist

Physical therapy involves the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions that are related to mobility, balance, strength, ambulation and independence.  Pediatric physical therapist jobs have some additional duties in the job description, as this type of physical therapist employment involves using clinical expertise to help children reach their maximum potential in school, home and community settings.  Pediatric physical therapist jobs are found in schools, hospitals, clinics, private practice and anywhere that children ages birth through adolescence may obtain services.  As with any type of physical therapist employment, … Continue Reading

What Do Sports Therapist Jobs Involve?

Sports therapists are professionals who are involved with examining, diagnosing and treating the orthopedic injuries of physically active people and athletes.  The general goal of a sports therapist is to minimize interruption of training and prevent future injuries.  Sports therapists have duties that are similar to a physical therapist job description.

A sports therapist is a person who will do physical therapy that is specific to a particular sport or activity.  A sports therapist job can involve working for a certain team or for multiple clients.  Athletes are often expected to play with a great deal of pain, or when injured, … Continue Reading