Physical Therapy
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Descriptive Career Information
American Medical Association Health Professions
From art therapy to physical therapy to massage therapy, this is a list of all of the AMA's health and health education positions. Click on each link for a career description, and professional requirements.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14598.html
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Physical Therapist
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
All Therapy Jobs
Job database for physical, occupational, art, and massage therapist positions.
http://alltherapyjobs.com/
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Site includes research, education and career information. Click Job Banks for their nationwide job database.
http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
Hospital Web
Link to local hospital websites then check out their employment pages.
http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/hospitalweb.shtml
Long Term Career Careers
Job opportunities website for the Massachusetts Extended Care Federation.
http://www.longtermcarecareers.org
Monster Healthcare
Healthcare division of Monster: search jobs, research companies, and more.
http://content.monster.com/getthejob/industry/5/home.aspx
PT Central News and Job Announcements
Source of physical therapy information and services for students and clinicians, they list national job announcements and general news on this page. See PT Central for more general information about the field.
http://www.ptcentral.com/news.html
Physical Therapist.com
Site with links, articles, education information and job searches.
http://www.physicaltherapist.com/jobs.php
Simmons College Careers in Health Studies
Explore the links below to learn more about health studies careers in your field — including professional associations, career FAQs, information on how to choose a degree program, and more.
http://www.simmons.edu/shs/career/resources.shtml
Associations
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Site includes research, education and career information. Click Job Banks for their nationwide job database.
http://www.apta.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
Massachusetts Hospital Association (MHP)
http://www.mhalink.org
Graduate School Information
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
MassCIS (Career Information System)
Designed specifically for Massachusetts residents. Sign in by filling in your town, zip code, and what type of borrower you are. Click sign in and you'll be brought to the home page where you can choose Occupations from the menu on the left. From there select Physical Therapist Aides, Physical Therapist Assistants, or Physical Therapists. Information such as Employment and Outlook, and Advancement Opportunities is available.
http://masscis.intocareers.org/loginmain.aspx?SiteType=1
Market Trends
Facts, Figures, and Trends -- From the Magazine of Physical Therapy
Several charts are presented that show various facts, figures and trends related to the physical therapy services in the U.S. including average hourly earnings of production workers, employment trends and performance of health care companies as of March, 2008.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu:80/pqdweb?did=1442478931&sid=2&Fmt=6&clientId=19053&RQT=309&VName=PQD
MassCIS (Career Information System)
Designed specifically for Massachusetts residents. Sign in by filling in your town, zip code, and what type of borrower you are. Click sign in and you'll be brought to the home page where you can choose 'Occupations' from the menu on the left. Click on 'Physical Therapist Aide', 'Physical Therapist Asssistant', or 'Physical Therapist'. From there you will find information such as 'Employment and Outlook', and 'Advancement Opportunities'.
http://masscis.intocareers.org/loginmain.aspx?SiteType=1
"The Changing Face of Professional Education"
An article by David Baxter for Physical Therapy Reviews; 2003, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p55. Baxter focusses on the increase in student enrollment in physiotherapy programs. There is also a discussion and questioning of the increased numbers pursuing PT doctoral degrees.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=11029160&site=ehost-live
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