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Hi My name is Halima. I’m currently a student of Georgia State University working on my associates degree in kinesiology and hoping to eventually become a pediatric physical therapist. I need help with getting an interview with a DPT as a part of one of my college assignments. I’m very excited to get in this field but want to know more about what it is DPTs do on a daily basis, what you did to get to where you are today, and few more other questions. Thanks for any of the help

Here are questions I need answers to:
1. Describe your job title, job responsibilities, work hours, salary range for this occupation and opportunities for advancement and promotion of the professional.

2. What types of training, education, and/or certifications are required for the position?

3. Possible scenarios such as: client interactions, paperwork, computer time, access to needed supplies, administrative support, time constraints, level of personal physical activity throughout the day, etc…

4. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be challenging.

5. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be appealing.

6. Are there internship opportunities available? Are the internships paid or unpaid?

Thanks in advance

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Thank you comment icon Here are questions I need answers to: describe their job title, job responsibilities, work hours, salary range for this occupation and opportunities for advancement and promotion of the professional. What types of training, education, and/or certifications are required for the position? Possible scenarios such as: client interactions, paperwork, computer time, access to needed supplies, administrative support, time constraints, level of personal physical activity throughout the day, etc… Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be challenging. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be appealing. Are there internship opportunities available? Are the internships paid or unpaid? Thanks in advance Halimat
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Linda’s Answer

1. Describe your job title, job responsibilities, work hours, salary range for this occupation and opportunities for advancement and promotion of the professional.-----I have been a physical therapist for 26 years. I have worked in the pediatric field for 20 years. I have worked in schools, and a multidisciplinary clinic where I was able to create my practice with other types of providers.
Job responsibilities are the same for all clinical physical therapists. To work in peds you must be creative and have fun. Work hours depend on your needs- you can work full time or part-time, - typical hours are 40 hours a week. Salary range 85,000 to 110,000. The physical therapy field is full of opportunities but this depends on your motivation and desires. Depending on the setting, there may not be much change or growth if you are a clinical physical therapist. The children and their families are the joy.

2. What types of training, education, and/or certifications are required for the position? Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, national boards and a state license.

3. Possible scenarios such as: client interactions, paperwork, computer time, access to needed supplies, administrative support, time constraints, level of personal physical activity throughout the day, etc… I am not sure what you mean by client interaction- it can be easy or hard. paperwork- documentation is essential to prove to insurance what you did. You must always remember that your documentation protects you.
Supplies, support, and time- depends on the organization. It is a physical job, which is great, unless you are injured.

4. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be challenging. --- Parents.

5. Discuss one or more components of the profession that may be appealing.---- Opportunity, movement, science, and art

6. Are there internship opportunities available? Are the internships paid or unpaid?
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Deborah R.’s Answer

If you want to interview a pediatric physical therapist, try contacting schools, preschools, kindergarten, pediatric departments of hospitals, private physical therapy practices in your area. If you can do a telephone or Zoom interview, contact the Pediatric Section of the American Physical Therapy Association: apta.org
I was a pediatric physical therapist for about 15 years, mostly with preschool children. I loved it. Being curious and creative is important for all physical therapists, but, I think, particularly for pediatric therapists. Parents are a big challenge. There seemed to be no end to the paperwork. But the children were enthralling.
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Eddy’s Answer

Hi Halima,
I saw your post, and although I am not an US based citizen, nor a DPT - but maybe can give you some tips where to find or get into contact with one.
Maybe you already tried, but still.
Check with your teacher(s) - if they know people that are DPT's or check if they work in a hospital or not.
Create a profile on LinkedIn for yourself and search for people that have completed these studies and get connected with them.
Work together with other students that have the same assignment to share the workload

Good luck with your studies and remember focus on the things that interests you or makes you happy!
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