Are you considering a rewarding career as a physical therapist? ASK Medical offers a large selection of traveling and permanent physical therapy jobs at a variety of salary levels, as well as customized employment services to help connect you with temporary positions in the physical therapy field. Physical therapists are needed around the country, so there are thousands of facilities looking for temporary medical staff to meet the demand.

What is Physical Therapy? And what does a physical therapist do?

Physical therapy (physiotherapy in many English speaking countries) is a health care profession which provides services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout life. This includes providing services in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors.

Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being. It involves the interaction between physical therapists (PT), patients/clients, other health professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and goals are agreed upon, using knowledge and skills unique to physical therapists. Physical therapy is performed by either a physical therapist (PT) or an assistant (PTA) acting under their direction.

Physical therapy has many specialties including cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurologic, orthopedic and pediatrics to name some of the more common areas. PT's practice in many settings, such as outpatient clinics or offices, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, extended care facilities, private homes, education and research centers, schools, hospices, industrial workplaces or other occupational environments, fitness centers and sports training facilities.

How do I become a physical therapist?

Training in physical therapy culminates in a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. A few programs still offer a Masters Degree. (MSPT, MPT) There are still many physical therapists currently practicing in the US who were trained with a Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy (BSPT) degree. Physical therapist education includes clinical internships. All states also require physical therapists to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination before they can practice. Each state regulates licenses for physical therapists independently.

Apply for Physical Therapist Jobs with ASK Medical Today!

As a physical therapist with ASK Medical you can earn a substantial salary and gain a breadth of experience at facilities around the country as you advance in the rewarding field of medical care. Fill out an application through our website and our recruiters will connect you with physical therapist job opportunities that fit your qualifications and needs.