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Where do they work?
Physical therapists work in a variety of settings, including:
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hospitals |
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rehabilitation centers |
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privately-owned physical therapy offices |
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home health agencies |
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nursing homes |
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school systems |
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sports facilities |
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community health centers |
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corporate or industrial health centers |
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colleges and universities |
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research institutions
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Physical therapists can also work as traveling practitioners.
Depending upon the employment setting, or types of patients seen, physical therapists may work full-time, part-time, weekends, evenings and holidays.
They may even be on call. For example, the physical therapist may be called to set up traction or treat burns at any hour for a hospital or trauma center.
Most physical therapy is provided during the day or early evening hours, and seven days per week in hospital and rehabilitation settings.
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