Careers Therapy and Rehabilitation

Careers in Therapy and Rehabilitation

Athletic Training*

Chiropractic Care*

Creative Arts Therapist

Exercise Therapy*

Massage Therapy*

Occupational Therapist

Pet Therapy*

Physical Therapist

Recreational Therapist

Speech/Language Pathologist

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainers (ATC) design and implement injury and illness prevention strategies, facilitate and perform rehabilitation and reconditioning, create emergency action plans, and promote safe athletic environments

ATCs work with athletes of all ages from recreational sports up to the professional level. They are also found in industrial settings

Work EnvironmentWork Environment SalarySalary

Hospitals Clinics Rehabilitative facilities Secondary Schools Colleges/Universities Professional Teams Industrial Jobs Fitness Centers

Average Starting Salary

$41,340

Athletic Trainer

Athletic TrainerAcademic Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s from an accredited program.

Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) by way of a national exam.

Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification for Health Care Providers

Chiropractor

Chiropractor

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

Work Environment Work Environment SalarySalary

Clinic Hospital Rehabilitative Facility Private Practice College/University Professional Sports Teams

Average Starting Salary

$66,160

Chiropractor

ChiropractorAcademic Requirements

Must get a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and a state license.

DC programs typically take 4 years to complete and require at least 3 years of undergraduate college education for admission.

Exercise Therapist

Exercise Therapist

Exercise therapists use physical activities in an effort to reach specific health goals. They help people return to normal musculoskeletal function or decrease pain caused by injuries or other health problems.

They create structured exercise routines based on the client’s problems.

Work EnvironmentWork Environment SalarySalary

Hospitals Retirement Home Rehabilitative Centers Fitness Centers Clinics Private Practice

Average Starting Salary $41,440

Exercise Therapist

Exercise TherapistAcademic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/CounselingMaster’s Degree in Exercise/Movement

Therapy480 hour Internship under a Certified

Exercise TherapistCertification Exam offered by the National

Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist

Massage Therapist treat clients by using touch to manipulate soft-tissue muscles of the body. Through this they relieve pain, help rehabilitate injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of the clients.

Work EnvironmentWork Environment SalarySalary

Private Practice Spas Hospitals Fitness Centers Professional Sports Teams Rehabilitative Centers

Massage Therapist

Average Starting Salary $35,970

Massage TherapistAcademic Requirement

High School Diploma or EquivalentPostsecondary Education program of 500+

hours of study and experienceState Licensure and Certification

Pet Therapist

Pet Therapist

Pet Therapy, also called Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a guided interaction between an individual and a trained animal. It is designed to help a patient recover from or cope with a health problem or mental disorder.

Dogs and cats are the animals most commonly used in pet therapy. Fish, guinea pigs, horses, and other animals can be used if they meet screening criteria.

Work EnvironmentWork Environment SalarySalary

Hospitals Rehabilitative Centers Clinics Counseling Centers

Average Starting Salary $29,700

Pet Therapist

Pet TherapistAcademic Requirements

Bachelor’s DegreeAAT Certificate Program