Question # 3

Question

Multiple Choice
Which of the following accurately shows a set of skills needed for the PT career?

Responses

able to handle high stress, artistic, and friendly
able to handle high stress, artistic, and friendly

able to lead large groups and speak in front of them
able to lead large groups and speak in front of them

emotionless, good at math, and able to stand for 8 hours per day
emotionless, good at math, and able to stand for 8 hours per day

patient, technologically inclined, able to work alone for long hours

Answer 1

The most accurate set of skills needed for a physical therapy (PT) career from the options given is:

patient, technologically inclined, able to work alone for long hours.

Physical therapists need to be patient when working with clients who may have various levels of ability and progress at different rates. Being technologically inclined is important, as PTs often use various tools and software for patient management and rehabilitation. Additionally, while teamwork is common, PTs also need to be capable of working independently for long periods when developing treatment plans or conducting sessions.

The other options either include skills that are not essential for a PT or misrepresent the emotional and mathematical requirements of the profession.