The day-to-day job of a physical therapist consists of working one on one with patients evaluating/reevaluating them and creating specific treatment plans tailored to each individual. Many challenges present in the everyday work of physical therapist as they try to accommodate each patient and create a treatment plan that will be the most effective. Another important aspect of a physical therapists job is documenting patient progress and filling out charts/records. Physical therapists typically work 8-12 hour days, 5-6 days a week. The environment in a physical therapy clinic is fast paced and requires quick thinking and transitioning between patients.
According to physical therapist, Morgan Romans, “A day in the life a Physical Therapist is typically really fun! As an outpatient orthopedic Physical Therapist, I work in a fast paced, challenging clinic that includes patients across the lifespan that may have any type of musculoskeletal issues, whether it be due to a traumatic incident, post operative conditions, or chronic pain symptoms”. Morgan also states, “The majority of physical therapists have quite a lot of documentation to do, so not only is time devoted to patient care but also filling out charts and documenting treatment through an electronic medical record”.
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