Radiation Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities

These medical specialists work with cancer patients in providing them with radiotherapy. They treat non cancerous conditions, monitor patients, organise imaging, run tests. They also plan and manage patient plans. They also work with other specialists and determine the proper amount needed for radiation.

Salary

$285,000 - $477, 807

Education

You will need to have completed medical school. You must also need to be at the top of the class. Interests in mathematics, biology, and physics are preferred. You also need to be licensed and certified. Residency programs need to be completed as well.

Demand for Career

This career is needed to treat cancer. Without these specialists cancer would be worse than it is. They help patients deal with the disease. They also work to cure it and treat it.

Reflection

This career does interest me. I might consider this occupation.

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Duties and Responsibilities Physical therapists diagnose and manage patients with movement dysfunctions.They work to enhance a patients physical and functional abilities. They promote optimal physical function. They work with a patients history, conduct system reviews, and perform tests and measures to identify any possible issues or dysfunctions. Salary $84,020 Education Requirements of a physical therapist career are a (DPT), an (MPT), and an (MSPT). You must earn your degrees from an accredited program. Programs are typically 3 years. Courses involving biology or anatomy are required. Demand for Career This career is necessary because physical therapists are in charge of restoring and improving ones physical functional motoring capabilities. Without them recovery would be very difficult to achieve. Reflection This career does not interest me. I would not consider it a career path for myself.

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