I am currently working as a physical therapist.
I previously worked at a geriatric health center for over 10 years, but when I got married, I moved and changed jobs to Aridonosato.
I am mainly in charge of the rehabilitation of admitted residents (Aribokonosato, Miyawarai, Keiwa) and short stay residents. The
daily schedule is:
8:30 - Morning meeting, checking the health of residents, going to each floor, preparing paperwork
9:30 - Rehabilitation starts (until 12:00)
12:00 - Lunch break
13:00 - Rehabilitation resumes (until 16:00)
16:00 - Entering case records, preparing paperwork (until around 17:30)
This is the flow.
I first learned about physical therapists when I was injured during a soccer game as a student. They
provided me with solid support until my injury healed, and
I began to want to help people who were suffering from illness or injury, and bring a smile to their faces.
I was deeply impressed by the way my massages and other treatments helped clients recover from severe pain and allowed them to walk healthily, and how they acknowledged my treatment skills, saying with a smile, "I'm so glad" and "You've got a godsend in your hands."
I thought I could utilize my strengths, communication skills and treatment techniques, to provide long-term rehabilitation that is tailored to each individual. Also, because of the solid work support, I thought it would be a comfortable work environment even while raising children.
As for the difference in my impression before and after joining the company, I felt that they especially had a wide selection of excellent rehabilitation equipment and put a lot of effort into rehabilitation. I also felt that there were many users who were highly motivated about rehabilitation.
There are many difficult things to do before you get the qualification, such as practical training and a national exam, and I myself struggled with not passing it the first time. But now, every time I see the smiles of our clients and hear their words of gratitude, I feel rewarded and I'm glad I didn't give up. Study hard to become the physical therapist you want to be. Even if you don't pass the exam the first time, don't give up and keep trying.