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	What is the job setting of a physical therapist? Do any of you know what the job setting of a physical therapist is? Is job setting the same as field? 4 answers - Asked By: vanillabean92 - 7/18/2007

	How hard is it to find opening on the medical field jobs for the navy ? Which of their job would be mostly like a physical therapist job ? 3 answers - Asked By: Kyldare - 8/8/2009

	Physical therapist jobs during the summer? I'm a soph. in college and I want to become a physical therapist but I need to start gaining job experience this summer. Is there anyone who lives in Naperville, Il or anyone familiar with the town that could give me advice on places to work? 2 answers - Asked By: gfann - 4/23/2008

	Can I find a physical therapist job that has on the job training? I am thinking about switching job fields and want to work on being a physical therapist. I have an associates degree in Graphic Design but want to use that with being a physical therapist. Kind of like an art therapist. But I want to find a job that can train me as well as go to school for it. Is there something out there like that? 3 answers - Asked By: skibum_us - 6/22/2009

	How does a physical therapist job change when they get older? Im interested in the job, and Im currently 20 trying to decide what I want to do, but I can't imagine someone being a physical therapist when there in their in their 60's kind of like you wouldn't normally see a personal trainer whose in their 60's.. so i imagine you would do something else along the same line when you get older, but what? 2 answers - Asked By: - 1/31/2011

	How to become a physical therapist in the NFL? I am currently trying to get my bachelors degree in kinesiology to become a physical therapist. My dream job would be a physical therapist for the NFL. I want to get some advice on how to achieve my goal. 2 answers - Asked By: Rhonda L - 4/18/2011

	How much do pediatric physical therapists make yearly? And what education is required? For those who know of or are a pediatric physical therapist, is the job a rewarding job? 1 answer - Asked By: Nobody - 6/15/2009

	What is a better job, a physical therapist, or a dermatologist? What is a better job, a physical therapist, or a dermatologist. Considering how much they get paid and how many hours they have to work. 3 answers - Asked By: kat_404 - 11/29/2010

	What do a RN and a Physical Therapist do? I'm currently trying to decide to change my major to either one of these, but I want more information to guide me into making the right choice. What does a RN do? What about a Physical Therapist? Are these jobs stressful? Is medical school required? How much do they get paid? Thanks in advance! 1 answer - Asked By: bigZeus - 11/7/2010

	How to become a physical therapist? What should I do to become a physical therapist? Does this job pay well? What should I do educationally? Go to college then transfer to a univeristy??I live in southern california,do I need a major or a doctors? 2 answers - Asked By: Outspoken the emcee - 7/26/2012

	What is a better job, a physical therapist or a pediatrition? What is a better job, a physical therapist or a pediatrition. Considering work hours and how much money they make. 1 answer - Asked By: kat_404 - 11/24/2010

	How come there are not any Physical Therapist Aide Jobs In Fayetteville NC? I took an online course and have my certificate and cannot find anything but assistant jobs. An aide and assistant is different. Aide is unlicensed and assistant is licensed both work under a licensed physical therapist. 1 answer - Asked By: prettymama - 12/26/2011

	What is the difference between a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant? Also: Is it possible to get a job as a physical therapist assistant with a Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Performance? 1 answer - Asked By: thatonegirl - 12/3/2012

	I am a young girl who would like to grow up to be a physical therapist? What training is required? Does it pay well? If you are a physical therapist do you enjoy your job? Is it satisfying? Does it require a lot of labor? Are you glad you chose this career? Also do you have to deal with blood and needles a lot? 4 answers - Asked By: ♫☺♥☼♪ - 8/25/2008

	What are some of classes you would take if you were becoming a physical therapist? Science? English? What classes would you have to take? What are some helpful classes you should take if you want to be a physical therapist? is being a physical therapist a good job? 2 answers - Asked By: Lilly D - 3/10/2009

	What is the difference between a physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant? Also: Is it possible to get a job as a physical therapist assistant with a Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Performance? 1 answer - Asked By: thatonegirl - 12/3/2012

	Does anyone know of a way to land a desk job if I am a clinical physical therapist? I would love to work for an insurance company as a physical therapist on a panel or a desk job for "rehab director". Looking for less hands on and more upward mobility in my career in NY. 1 answer - Asked By: Julie S - 2/29/2008

	What are some jobs without dealing with blood in the medical field? I want a job that you dont have to do a lot of college maybe about four years would be fine. Is a physical therapist a good job? Can you give me some suggestions? 1 answer - Asked By: visha p - 3/27/2011

	What questions should I ask when I job shadow a Physical Therapist? I will be going to Job Shadow a Physical Therapist in a couple of days and was wanting everyones point of view on which questions I should ask. I'm trying to come up with my own but I would like a wide variety of questions. Thanks a lot. I thought this was the most appropriate category since asking questions about a career wouldn't be considered health and this determines my college and future so Higher Education sounds the best. 1 answer - Asked By: GSX-R - 7/26/2010

	What type of degree is required to be a physical therapist? I have a Bachelors degree in Communications but college grads with general comm or business degrees are a dime a dozen. I see physical therpaists getting offered ridiculous signing bonuses like 15k as well as very good salaries of like 80k plus three day weekends and other perks. I enjoy working with people and helping people and may be thinking about goign back to school. What type of degree is required? How long does it take to get it? What is the actual job of a physical therapist like? 1 answer - Asked By: ridingnchicago - 11/25/2008

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