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	Physical Therapists	Recreational Therapists	Adapted Physical Education Specialists	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	Medical and Health Services Managers
SUMMARY	13% Minimal Risk	4% Minimal Risk	6% Minimal Risk	19% Minimal Risk	10% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	9.0/10	6.7/10	5.6/10	8.0/10	8.5/10
POLLING	18.4% (Minimal Risk, Based on 778 votes)	26% (Low Risk, Based on 101 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	34% (Low Risk, Based on 74 votes)	35% (Low Risk, Based on 127 votes)
GROWTH by year 2035	11.9%	4.8%	1.9%	18.5%	24.2%
WAGES	$101,020 or $48.56 per hour	$60,280 or $28.98 per hour	$67,430 or $32.42 per hour	$83,910 or $40.34 per hour	$117,960 or $56.71 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	248,630	15,060	39,350	128,430	565,840
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DESCRIPTION	Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.	Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity.	Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.	Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.	Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

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