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Cathy’s Answer

There are so many sub specialties: Pediatrics, Geriatrics, sports Medicine, Women’s health, out patient, Hospital acute care Inpatient, in patient Rehab, Home Health, school system Pediatrics, Pain Management, Lymphedema Management, working for a large Hospital or clinic, work as a Traveling Therapist all over the Nation, owning your own Practice, etc.
That being said, I have been a PT for over 30 years and found the trend towards Geriatrics as our baby boomers are all aging. No matter what your interest, you would be better off and have improved job opportunities if you are willing to work with the elderly.
There are more available jobs for PT’s in Home Health and Rehab Centers than there are in Pediatrics, sports Medicine and more narrow fields like Womens Health and acute Care hospitals.
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Vanessa’s Answer

My son goes to "the Little Gym" it is a place where kids can learn gymnastic for kids and have a great time without all the crazy competitive stuff.. my pt is that the owners of our in town is a physical therapist and during our classes w/ the kids she helps us learn activities to help them develop find motor skills, etc..i never realized you could be a physical therapist and own your own business like the little gym and help kids develop motor skills they need...
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Maryann’s Answer

Some career paths for PT are
Hospital setting
Private practice
Home care
Schools

Some specialties
Pediatrics
Pelvic floor therapy
Geriatrics
Orthopedic

There's a variety of settings and specialties to pick from

You will always have a job.

Hope this helps you.
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Katya’s Answer

It all depends on who you like to work with. Is it kids? Sports teams?
It also depends on where you want to work. For example, working at a hospital allows you to work with patients that just got out of surgery where they need the most help, but working at a private practice or owning your own practice allows you to work with patients that still need a significant amount of help, but it also allows you to work with patients who are diagnosed with joint or bone disabilities so they need life long help. Over time, you develop a connection with your patients at a private practice.
Overall, it just depends on what you want to do.
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