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- List your dream job or jobs. In a perfect world, one day you will be __________. Briefly describe what you’ll do in this role. What knowledge, skills, or abilities do you think you will need for this job?
Physical therapist
- Complete the quiz at https://advance.appily.com/careers/healthcare/quiz
- Were you surprised by the results of the quiz compared to what you listed as your dream role?
Not super surprised. It stated my ideal role would be as a practitioner, which a physical therapist would fall under.
- Find at least 3 job postings that seem close to your dream job. Examples of where to search: Indeed.com, LinkedIn, USA Jobs, Glassdoor, or just Google the job you want to find!
Physical therapist, Physical therapist assistant, exercise physiologist.
- Copy and paste the job posting links below. Make sure you include the following information:
- C. Identify the salary range
- How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required?
- What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
- Job Posting Number 1: Physical therapist (hospital outpatient)
- Identify the salary range -$72,000-$104,000/year
- How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required? – Bachelors, masters, or doctorate from accredited programs. Experience with orthopedics preferred.
- What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
1:1, excellent communication skills, liaison with internal and external customers, Collaborative, team-building personality style.
2. Job Posting Number 2: Physical therapist assistant
- Identify the salary range -Starting at $33 an hour
- How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required?
CPR Certification (Required), Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
- What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
speciality in Geriatrics, Orthopedics, and Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine. have experience in the outpatient setting and treating orthopedic patients.
3. Job Posting Number 3: Exercise physiologist (example i found was cardio pulmonary rehab)
A. Identify the salary range- specific job doesn’t list a salary indeed. Hourly range for this type job in Virginia is $20.48–$33.61.
B. How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required? –
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Allied Health or Exercise Science. Certified by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as E.S. Exercise Specialist, American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) as CCRP Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional OR Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology. Minimum 2 years previous experience in adult fitness and/or cardiac rehabilitation programs. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or will agree to acquire in first 30 days of employment.
C. What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?
Review patient’s medical history, create guidelines for exercise at home, full knowledge of exercise equipment, etc.
Part 2: Apply to your Dream Job – 50 points
- Think about the job postings you submitted for Part 1, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll need. Did these jobs match what you had in mind for your dream job? Did you find your dream job? Describe the similarities and differences.
The knowledge and skills were quite similar between all three job listings and my dream job. The main difference is the type and amount of school and the specific focus of each job. Cardiac rehab focuses on the heart while a physical therapist assistant, on the whole body/ specific area of the patient.
- From the 3 job postings you found, choose one job you want the most, and use the list of skills required for the job of interest. Identify skills you already have and identify skills you are still building or need more experience performing. Discuss options to sharpen or learn the skills you will need to gain.
The one of the three I found was the physical therapist in a Hospital in Norfolk. I have some of the skills already such as being able to talk to people, but that needs more work. Also, I’ll gain most of the skills I need over the next few years in school.