The findings of the report are based on a survey of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists that was conducted online from September to November 2012. The 590 respondents were self-selected.
The work environments most preferred by rehabilitation therapists, according to the survey, are:
• Specialized outpatient practice — 16 percent
• Public or private school — 13 percent
• Hospital setting (non-surgical, non-emergency) — 11 percent
• Rehabilitation center (inpatient) — 11 percent
• Office/clinic setting — 10 percent
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