Career questions tagged physical-therapist


How does becoming an occupational therapist vary from becoming a physical therapist?
I am a senior in high school that will be attending college in the fall. I am currently trying to decide what career path I want to follow. Right now I am considering occupational therapy or physical therapy. How do they vary and how can I get a better idea of what career I should purse?

I am some one perusing an education in exercise science and plan to do further schooling and become a physical therapist. Are there any known PT facilities that offer good internships for the summer? Additionally, I am currently getting my personal training certification and was wondering if there are any tips for doing personal training along with managing time with school? #Spring25
I live in Nashville TN and went to Hume-Fogg high school. I played softball at Cumberland University for 3 semesters and am now transferring to UTC as a second semester sophomore. Ive been to Elite Physiotherapy and Results Physiotherapy for injuries in the past.

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

What is the salary of a Physical Therapist Assistant?
I am a sophmore and would like yo know how it is to be a physical therapist Assistant because this is what I would like to be.

How do you manage your physical and mental health What study tips would you recommend for a first year graduate student? I want to ensure I am not struggling with all the information to retain. Thank you in advance! #Spring2025?
How do you manage your physical and mental health? What study tips would you recommend for a first year graduate student? I want to ensure I am not struggling with all the information to retain. Thank you in advance! #Spring2025

What are some of the biggest challenges and rewards of being a physical therapist ?
I am a HS senior interested in this field. I have been accepted to Pacific University which has a strong PT program. I play football and enjoy exercise sciences.

What classes do you have to take in order to become a physical therapist?
I am curious what classes i would need to take.

what is the average salary of a physical therapist, in the state of Ohio?
I don't know what they get paid.

How hard was college and schooling for physical therapy?
What were some hard classes? How much school work did you have? Did you take any specific high school classes that helped you succeed in college?

What is your least favorite and favorite part about being a physical therapist?
What do you enjoy the most about everyday work, and what do you enjoy the least? What are your favorite and least favorite parts overall?

Is it easy to support a family while being a physical therapist assistant?
If I am planning to become a physical therapist assistant, is it easy to support a family? Are there any other degrees that would increase my income? If there is, would it be worth it to go to school for longer than I need to?

What does the daily life of a physical therapist assistant look like?
If I want to be a physical therapist assistant, what would the hours look like? What would I be doing during the day? How many people would I be working with daily? What environment would the work place be in?

What was the hardest part about finding the right job for what you wanted to specialize in for physical therapy? #Spring25
I am a high school senior who is wanting to become a physical therapist. However, the area I am interest in specializing in does not have many job opportunities for me. I am wondering on how people have gotten through this even though it may be far ahead of me.

What would be some tips for somebody who is looking to get into physical therapy?
What should I expect? What classes would be necessary? Is there good money in it? etc

What does the day to day life look as a Physical Therapist?
I am an avid baker and I was wondering if this career would somehow interfere with this.

What are the steps the becoming a physical therapist?
Is there anything I need to know about physical therapy?

What are some possible careers after getting a degree in physical therapy ?
I am thinking about going into sports medicine but I am wondering what are some other career choices if I change my mind.

How can I guarantee myself to work with professional athletes and teams after college or during?
I wish to work with athletes in a future. I have thought about working as a physical therapist but also I have wanted to get into sports management.

How much schooling to be successful?
How much schooling do you need to really be a successful physical therapist?

What is the salary difference?
What is the difference in salary from a physical therapist to a physical therapist assistant?

Physical Therapist interview for college assignment
Hello! My name is Grace, and I am a Sophomore at Concordia University Irvine. As a student pursuing a bachelors degree in kinesiology, I am eager to learn more about the physical therapy profession as I have interest in this field and wish to learn more about it with a current PT. I am reaching out to request an informational interview, as I believe this would provide a valuable perspective for my class assignment and help guide my future career aspirations. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of a physical therapist, the challenges in the field, etc. (have assigned + personal questions), and any advice you may have for someone considering this career path. If you are available for a brief phone or zoom call, please let me know a time that works for you. Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of speaking with you.

What skills or experiences have been most valuable to you as a physical therapist?
What skills or experiences have been valuable you through school and in the job field?

What advice would you have given yourself before you started your journey of becoming a Physical Therapist?
Why would you give yourself this advice?

What is the best path I should take to pursue an education in Physical therapy or Exercise Sciences?
I'm currently a junior in high school and am trying to decide the best fit job or career path. I know I want to do something in the injury recovery field like physical therapy but I'm unsure of what the best path is.

About how many patients do you see a day as a PT?
How many patients or appointments do you have a day as a physical therapist. I am a sophomore in high school and hoping to become a physical therapist.

In order to become a physical therapist, what kind of classes did you take in college?
In order to become a physical therapist, what kind of classes did you take in college? I would like to become a physical therapist and I am wondering what classes I need to take in college. I am currently a sophomore in high school.

What did you major in and how many years did you go to college in order to become a physical therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school and considering what I want to major in. My dream career is being a physical therapist and I don't know if kinesiology or exercise science would be better.

What do you have to do to become a physical therapist, how long do you have to go to college for?
I've wanted to become a physical therapist since I was little.