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Acute Care Nurses

Career Overview Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Also Known As Cardiovascular ICU Nurse (Cardiovascular Intense Care Unit Nurse) Cardiovascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Cardiovascular Surgery ACNP) …

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Music Therapists

Career Overview Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals' physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status. Also Known As Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) Music Therapist Neurologic Music Therapist Alternate Job Titles Activity Therapist Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) Certified Music Therapist Community …

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Veterinarians

Career Overview Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals. Also Known As Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Emergency Veterinarian (Emergency Vet) Small Animal Veterinarian (Small Animal Vet) Veterinary Medicine Doctor (DVM) Alternate Job Titles Animal Anatomist Animal …

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Therapists, All Other

Career Overview All therapists not listed separately. Alternate Job Titles Animal Assisted Therapist Animal Therapist Aromatherapist Auriculotherapist Aviation Medicine Specialist Chemical Dependency Therapist Child Life Therapist Clinical Fellow Colon Therapist Corrective and Manual Arts Therapist Corrective Therapist Doctor Doctor of Osteopathy Ear Specialist Ecotherapist Salary & Job Market Salary Percentile Annual Wage Entry-Level (10th percentile) …

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Art Therapists

Career Overview Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients' physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being. Also Known As Art Psychotherapist Art Therapist Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) Registered Art Therapist (ATR) Alternate Job Titles Art Psychotherapist Art Therapist Art Therapy Specialist Arts Therapist Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) Board Certified Arts Therapist …

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Exercise Physiologists

Career Overview Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. Also Known As Clinical Exercise Physiologist Exercise Physiologist Exercise Specialist Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant Alternate Job Titles Applied Exercise Physiologist Bariatric Weight Loss Counselor …

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Respiratory Therapists

Career Overview Assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians. Initiate and conduct therapeutic procedures; maintain patient records; and select, assemble, check, and operate equipment. Also Known As Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Respiratory Care Practitioner …

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Speech-Language Pathologists

Career Overview Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems. Also Known As Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Bilingual SLP) Speech and Language Specialist Speech Pathologist Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Alternate Job Titles Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist (Bilingual …

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Radiation Therapists

Career Overview Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures …

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Recreational Therapists

Career Overview Plan, direct, or coordinate medically-approved recreation programs for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other institutions. Activities include sports, trips, dramatics, social activities, and crafts. May assess a patient condition and recommend appropriate recreational activity. Also Known As Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) Recreation Therapist Recreational Therapist Rehabilitation Therapist Alternate Job Titles Activities …

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