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Physical Therapy: Careers
Career Information and Further Study
Upon graduating from UB's program, students are eligible to take the National Physical Therapist Exam, which is required for licensure in any state. To practice physical therapy, one must be licensed in the state where employment is sought.
Work settings include: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, extended care facilities, outpatient clinics, and schools.
The job market for physical therapists is currently very strong, particularly in the southern and western regions of the U.S.
Salary Information
Salaries vary depending on the work setting and on the region of the country.
Additional career information is available from: American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488. Internet: http://www.apta.org
Post-undergraduate Opportunities
After graduation, students may elect to pursue a post-professional degree such as an M.S. or Ph.D. Such degrees open up opportunities for teaching and/or research. Opportunities also exist for graduates who become practicing clinicians to gain board-certified specialization in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, respiratory and cardiovascular rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, neurologic rehabilitation, and electromyographic and electrodiagnostic testing.
Work settings include: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, extended care facilities, outpatient clinics, and schools.
The job market for physical therapists is currently very strong, particularly in the southern and western regions of the U.S.
Salary Information
Salaries vary depending on the work setting and on the region of the country.
Additional career information is available from: American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488. Internet: http://www.apta.org
Post-undergraduate Opportunities
After graduation, students may elect to pursue a post-professional degree such as an M.S. or Ph.D. Such degrees open up opportunities for teaching and/or research. Opportunities also exist for graduates who become practicing clinicians to gain board-certified specialization in areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, respiratory and cardiovascular rehabilitation, orthopedic physical therapy, sports medicine, neurologic rehabilitation, and electromyographic and electrodiagnostic testing.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:43:09 EDT