Southern Oklahoma
Heathcare Careers
Physical Rehabilitative Careers
How to Become a Physical Therapist
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.
Average Salary: $90,000 and up
Projected 10 year job growth 17% between 2021-2031.
How to Become an Occupational Therapists!
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.
Northeastern Oklahoma State University
Average Salary: $88,000 and up
Projected 10 year job growth 14% between 2021-2031.
Become a Physical Therapist Assistant!
PTA's work under the direction of the physical therapist, treat patients with exercise, massage, gait, balance training and other therapeutic interventions.
Education: Associates Degree
Must Pass Licensure exam.
Murray State College PTA Program
Average Salary: $65,000.00
Projected 10 year job growth 37% between 2021-2031.
Become an Occupational Therapy Assistant!
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.
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.
Become a Speech and Language Pathologist!
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
Northeastern OklahomaState University
Average Salary: $86,000 and up
Projected 10 year job growth 21% between 2021-2031.
Becoming an Athletic Trainer
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.
Average Salary: $48,420.
Projected 10 year growth rate 23% between 2021-2031.