Career Quiz and Most Suitable Personality
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Physiatrists
Physiatrists Physiatrists help treat patients who are dealing with pain or mobility issues due to an injury, illness, or disabling condition. Treatments may include physical therapy, osteopathic treatments, prosthetics, and orthotics.
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Career Quiz
In this career quiz, there are 8-10 questions that will give you a pretty good perspective on whether this career is right for you.
There are 3 answers to each question: Dislike, Maybe, and Like.
Ready? Let’s start!
| Question | Yes | Maybe | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Are you interested in a career that involves consulting with Physicians? | |||
| Are you interested in learning how to assess the needs of patients? | |||
| Do you want to explore a career that involves developing rehabilitation plans? | |||
| Do you have the listening and observational skills needed to diagnose patients? | |||
| Do you possess empathy and have compassion when others experience pain? | |||
| Do you have the curiosity needed to continually seek alternative explanations? | |||
| Do you have a passion for helping others? | |||
| Are you interested in a medical career that does not require you to perform surgery? |
Your Results
Done?
Now count how many points you have.
After you’re done counting your points. Click below to view your results.
Suitable Personality Type
People with this personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally. You can read more about these career personality types here.
Physiatrists require good listening and observational skills to assess and diagnose health issues and physical abilities of patients. A Physiatrist also needs empathy and compassion to relate to their patients and understand their pain.
Curiosity is another common personality trait of Physiatrists and other Physicians, as curiosity allows you to continually seek alternative explanations and perform thorough investigations.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Satisfying Work
Physiatrists often enjoy the satisfaction of improving the wellbeing of patients.
You Can Work Anywhere
Physiatrists are employed throughout the world, providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Not Physically Demanding
Working as a Physiatrist is not a physically demanding job, as you spend most of your time in a healthcare setting evaluating patients.
You May Specialize in a Subspecialty
Physiatrists can keep their careers interesting and continue learning new skills by focusing on a subspecialty, such as Brain Injury Medicine or Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
Cons
The Educational Path Is Extensive
Becoming a Physiatrist requires many years of training, including a Bachelor’s degree, a four-year medical degree, and residency training.
You May Work Long Hours
As with other Physicians, Physiatrists often work long hours during the weekdays.
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