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	Physical Therapists	Recreational Therapists	Adapted Physical Education Specialists	Athletic Trainers	Exercise Physiologists
SUMMARY	13% Minimal Risk	4% Minimal Risk	6% Minimal Risk	13% Minimal Risk	12% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	9.0/10	6.7/10	5.6/10	7.5/10	6.6/10
POLLING	23% (Low Risk, Based on 761 votes)	23% (Low Risk, Based on 95 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	26% (Low Risk, Based on 104 votes)	41% (Moderate Risk, Based on 25 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	10.9%	3.3%	1.1%	11.1%	9.5%
WAGES	$101,020 or $48.56 per hour	$60,280 or $28.98 per hour	$67,430 or $32.42 per hour	$60,250 or $28.96 per hour	$58,160 or $27.96 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	248,630	15,060	39,350	28,950	8,110
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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.	Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.	Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

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