Individual Career Plan Natalie Pitts

1. My first career choice is Physical Therapy. 2. My second career choice is Athletic Training 3. I believe I have great potential to fulfill what it takes to be a physical therapist. I am an outgoing, hardworking, organized kind of girl. I can see myself helping others out when they are struggling and create individualized treatment programs to help patients maintain, improve, and restore functions. . !uties " responsibilities a. Physical Therapy Job Description i. #se massage and traction to relieve pain and improve function. ii. Instruct patients and their families in treatment procedures to be continued at home iii. $onsult with other medical staff to obtain information or to discuss treatment plans. %efer to others when necessary. iv. %eview doctor&s referrals and e'amine patient medical histories v. %ecord treatment and progress in patient charts by entering information into computer. vi. %eceive patient consent for treatment vii. (est and measure patient strength, posture, balance, muscle function, and range of motion identify problems and a diagnosis viii. %elease patient from therapy when goals have been reached. )rovide follow*up care or referrals. i'. Identify and document goals, e'pected progress, and plans for re*evaluation. '. !escribe treatments to patients, including risks and benefits.

'i. +upervise physical therapist assistants and aides in support tasks. 'ii. (reat with physical agents, such as hot and cold packs, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.
xiii. Teach physical therapy students and other medical staff. xiv. Fit and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices for patient. Recommend changes to orthotics.

xv. Educate others about physical therapy, physical therapists, injury prevention, and ways to stay healthy. xvi. Refer patients to resources and services in the community. xvii. Research physical therapy methods.

b. Athletic Training Job Description i. Provide initial assessment of a patient s injury. !ecide if emergency care is needed or referral to a doctor. ii. "rap an#les, wrists, or other body parts with tape to support muscles and ligaments. iii. Evaluate athletes for readiness to play or employees for readiness to return to wor#.

iv. ,dminister emergency first aid when an in-ury occurs. v. .ork with physicians to oversee rehabilitation of in-ured patients. vi. /elp coaches choose protective e0uipment1 vii. ,dvise athletes on the proper use of fitness e0uipment. viii. +how athletes and other clients techni0ues for preventing in-uries. i'. %ecommend special diets to improve health, reduce weight, or increase performance. '. Inspect playing field for items that can in-ure players

'i. %ecommend stretching and conditioning e'ercises to prevent in-uries. 'ii. May accompany in-ured athlete to hospital 'iii. $reate individual therapy and training routines 'iv. 2ead stretching e'ercises for team members prior to games and practices. 'v. Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.

5. Colleges that offer the degree and lin to Ad!issions "e#uire!ents$ a. Physical Therapy 1. 3orth 4eorgia " +tate #niversity http566ung.edu6undergraduate*admissions6bachelors*degree* pathway6inde'.php 2. )iedmont $ollege http566www.piedmont.edu6admissionsd6 b. Athletic Training
$. $lemson #niversity http566www.clemson.edu6admissions6undergraduate6

2. ,ugusta +tate #niversity https566secure.gacollege 11.org6,pplications6#+47$ommon7,pp7+hort6apply.html8 application7id933:2