Physical therapists
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 60-61) and index.

"If you have ever been injured or had surgery, chances are you have seen a physical therapist. The movement gurus of the medical world, physical therapists currently represent more than 210,000 medical professionals in the United States alone. With a shift toward direct access to care, physical therapists are finding themselves in the unique position of seeing patients not only after injury or surgery, but before the patient seeks out the care of a physician. What does it take to become a physical therapist? What is the job outlook for physical therapists in the future? What were the beginnings of the physical therapy profession? Readers will delve into the world of physical therapy to see just what these movement professionals do. Every book in the Careers in Healthcare series gives readers the necessary tools to evaluate pursuing a career in the healthcare profession. Unique to this series are firsthand interviews with professionals aimed to give readers an upfront and close perspective into the daily lives of those currently working in the field." -- Publisher's description