Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They typically work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, patients’ homes and nursing homes.
Related career: The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) works with patients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, by providing manual therapy and training patients in therapeutic exercises. Requires associate degree and PTA license; national median annual wage is $58,790 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).
Respiratory therapists care for patients who have trouble breathing from a chronic respiratory disease such as asthma or emphysema. They conduct tests, provide treatment and deliver education. Respiratory therapists primarily work in hospitals.
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