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Is a Therapy or Rehabilitation Career for You?

What’s So Great about Therapy and Rehabilitation Careers? Rehabilitation and therapy professionals are healers of the human body and mind. They are the physical therapists who help people recover from sprains, strains, and fractures; regain mobility lost after a stroke; and otherwise return to health. They are counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists who help people who are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder , addiction to alcohol or drugs, or depression regain good mental health. They are occupational therapists who help people with serious injuries and permanent disabilities adapt to the challenges of daily life. And the radiation therapists who administer radiation treatments to patients who have cancer or other serious diseases. All of these professionals should be caring, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable.

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