Physical Therapy Career As A Rehabilitation Technician

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Third, I chose Physical Therapy as a profession at NEIT because of the current job position that I have which is Rehabilitation Technician. I always dreamed of being in the medical field. What first drew me to the Physical Therapy career were the versatilities of this profession. Physical Therapy is a very challenging, exacting, and exciting healthcare profession that helps people. For more than a year now, I have been working in a skilled nursing facility for Rehab Care as a Rehabilitation Technician. This position has opened my eyes to everything. I have earned so much experience and learned so many things that I think it will help me with my school and my career in the future. What I really love about this job is that you meet different

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