Position Title Salary Entry Description Job Outlook

Level (2014-2024)
● Provide and coordinate patient care,
education patients and the public
about various health conditions, and
provide advice and emotional support
to patients and their family members.
● Growth will occur for a number of
reasons, including an increased
Registered Nurse $68,450 Bachelor’s emphasis on preventive care; growing 16% Increase
Degree rates of chronic conditions, such as
diabetes and obesity; and demand for
healthcare services from the baby-
boom population, as they live longer
and more active lives.
● Work part of a team of physicians and
other healthcare specialists. Work
depending on the environment.

● PTs help injured or ill people improve

their movement and manage their
pain. These therapists are often an
important part of the rehabilitation,
treatment, and prevention of patients
with chronic conditions, illnesses, or
injuries.
● Physical therapists provide care to
Doctoral or people of all ages who have functional
Physical Therapy $85,400 Professional problems resulting from back and 34% Increase
degree neck injuries; sprains, strains, and
fractures; arthritis; amputations;
neurological disorders, and other
conditions.
● Physical therapists are use a variety of
different techniques to care for their
patients. They use exercises; training
in functional movement, which
includes the use of equipment such as
canes, crutches, wheelchairs, and
walkers; and special movements of
joints and muscles.