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Physical therapists have pros such as a good salary, the ability to start their own practice, working in a growing field with various job opportunities. However, cons include the difficulty of dealing with patients, needing to stay in good physical shape to assist patients, and the emotional demands of the job. Physical therapists require skills like excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and managing time effectively. They can work in private hospitals, health centers, schools, and sports or fitness facilities.

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Apresentação 8

Physical therapists have pros such as a good salary, the ability to start their own practice, working in a growing field with various job opportunities. However, cons include the difficulty of dealing with patients, needing to stay in good physical shape to assist patients, and the emotional demands of the job. Physical therapists require skills like excellent communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and managing time effectively. They can work in private hospitals, health centers, schools, and sports or fitness facilities.

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Physical Therapist

Pros and Cons of
being a Physical
Therapist

Pros
1. A good salary;
2. You can start your own practice;
3. Gain knowledge on science and health;
4. Variety of places you can work;
5. Interact with different kinds of patients;
6. Reasonable schedules;
7. Less education than other jobs in the
medical field, such as doctor etc
8. Physical therapists is a growing field
with plenty of future job opportunities.
Pros and Cons of 
being a Physical 
Therapist

Cons
1. Difficulty in dealing with
patients;
2. You need to stay in good shape
since you may be required to lift
patients into and out of
wheelchairs and other mobility
aids or offer manual therapy as
part of your treatment plans;
3. Emotionally Demanding.
Skills
1. Excellent communication skills;
2. Team work skills to collaborate with other
healthcare professionals;
3. Problem-solving ability;
4. Tolerance and patience;
5. A genuine concern for the wellbeing and
health of patients;
6. A real interest in anatomy and physiology;
7. The ability to manage your time
effectively.
You can work in:

1. private hospitals and clinics;


2. Health centres;
3. Schools and children's centres;
4. sports clinics, professional sports clubs, gyms and leisure centres.

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