Physical Rehabilitative Careers

PT's treat injured and ill pediatric through older patients improve movement and manage pain. Preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment of patients with chronic illnesses and sports injuries.

Education: Doctorate degree

Must pass the National Physical Therapy Exam to become a Licensed Physical Therapist.

University of Oklahoma 

Oklahoma City University

 

Average Salary: $90,000 and up 

Projected 10 year job growth 17% between 2021-2031.

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OT's help people, groups and the community manage physical and mental health needs, develop healthy daily routines and to promote well being and reduce stresses of life. 

Education: Masters Degree

Must pass the Occupational Therapy Exam to to become a Licensed Occupational Therapist.

University of Oklahoma

Northeastern Oklahoma State University

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Average Salary: $88,000 and up

Projected 10 year job growth 14% between 2021-2031.

PTA's work under the direction of the physical therapist, treat patients with exercise, massage, gait, balance training and other therapeutic interventions.

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Education: Associates Degree

Must Pass Licensure exam.

Murray State College PTA Program 

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Average Salary: $65,000.00

Projected 10 year job growth 37% between 2021-2031.

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OTA's work under the direction of the Occupational Therapist. PTA's treat injured, ill, or disabled children and adults through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They promote well being and reduce stress of life. 

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Education: Associates degree or Bachelors degree

Must pass national licensure exam to work as an OTA.

Murray State College OTA Program

 

Average Salary: $61,000

Projected 10 year job growth rate 25%. between 2021-2031.

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SLP"s assess and treat patients with social communication disorders, cognitive communication disorders, swallowing disorders in children and adults, Facilitate social, personal, and intellectual communication skills. They work in public school systems, clinics, hospitals and are  self-employed.

Education: Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology 

Must pass national licensure exam.

University of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University

University of Oklahoma

Northeastern OklahomaState University 

Average Salary: $86,000 and up

Projected 10 year job growth 21% between 2021-2031.

Athletic Trainers specialize in management, prevention and recovery of injured athletes. Athletic trainers work with coaches, doctors and physical therapists to develop the best treatment plan. 

Education: Bachelors degree with 70% of AT's have a Masters degree.  

Pass the Certification exam to become a certified Athletic Trainer or ATC.

 AT Programs in Oklahoma

Average Salary: $48,420.

Projected 10 year growth rate 23% between 2021-2031.