What it is
Therapy services workers help patients with injuries or diseases through a variety of treatments, ranging from muscle exercises to playing musical instruments.
Physical
therapy jobs
involve creating and carrying out treatment plans to improve patient mobility and prevent permanent disability with the help from physical therapist assistants and physical therapist aides.
Similar to physical therapy jobs, occupational therapists help patients with disorders or disabilities perform everyday tasks, like cooking or using a computer. They, along with occupational therapist assistants and occupational therapist aides, help patients lead independent lives. Other therapy jobs use different types of treatments to help patients.
What it's like
Physical therapy jobs and other therapy services jobs are typically located in clinics, private offices or hospitals. They may also work in schools, rehabilitation centers or nursing homes. Therapy jobs usually require a 40-hour week, but it depends on where you work. For example, a speech therapist at a school may work different hours than a physical therapist assistant in a private office.
What it takes
Therapy services jobs often require working with patients who have limited mobility, so the ability to move a patient and keep a positive attitude is crucial. Therapist jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher, while therapist assistants and aides require on-the-job training or an associate’s degree.
To learn more about therapy services jobs, check out the job options to the right.
Jobs in this field
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Music Therapist
Salary range:
$31,000 – $53,000
Minimum training:Bachelor's degree; certification exam
Job description:Music therapists plan and direct treatment programs using musical activities to help rehabilitate patients with physical or emotional disabilities. More
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Occupational Therapist
Salary range:
$71,968 – $95,576
Minimum training:Master's degree; state-issued license required
Job description:Occupational therapists help persons with mental, physical, emotional or developmental impairments improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily life. More
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Occupational Therapist Aide
Salary range:
$23,982 – $36,525
Minimum training:On-the-job training
Job description:Occupational therapist aides work with occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical or emotional impairments. More
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Occupational Therapist Assistant
Salary range:
$49,213 – $68,786
Minimum training:Associate's degree; state-issued license required
Job description:Occupational therapist assistants work with occupational therapists to provide rehabilitative services to persons with mental, physical or emotional impairments. More
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Physical Therapist
Salary range:
$70,242 – $96,387
Minimum training:Master's degree; state-issued license required
Job description:Physical therapists help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities from injury or disease. More
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Physical Therapist Aide
Salary range:
$22,214 – $31,949
Minimum training:High school diploma or equivalent
Job description:Physical therapist aides perform preparations for patient therapy visits and clerical tasks. More
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Salary range:
$48,547 – $66,498
Minimum training:Associate's degree; state-issued license required
Job description:A physical therapist assistant helps physical therapists develop and carry out treatment plans for patients. More
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Recreational Therapist
Salary range:
$41,641 – $70,283
Minimum training:Bachelor's degree
Job description:Recreational therapists provide treatment services and recreation activities to individuals with disabilities or illnesses. More
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Speech Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist
Salary range:
$65,749 – $95,909
Minimum training:Master's degree; state-issued license required
Job description:Speech language pathologists and speech therapists diagnose, treat and prevent speech, voice, swallowing and other related disorders. More
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Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Salary range:
$24,310 – $37,080
Minimum training:Associate's degree
Job description:Speech language pathology assistants (SLPAs) assist speech language pathologists to treat a variety of speech language disorders in children and adults.
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