Career questions tagged physical-therapist
Do I have to complete medical school to become a physical therapist?
I want to know not only if I have to attend medical school but other things I should do before becoming a physical therapist.
What is future career that will fill all of my current interests ?
Any jobs that will relate to any current interests I may have will be helpful because there are many jobs out there that can help and be similar to this in any way, anything that is close or relevant to eachother.
Would I be able to begin my journey as a recreational therapist with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology? ?
Would I be able to begin my journey as a recreational therapist with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology? & What major should I choose for my master's degree if I don't obtain it in recreational therapy? I just moved from CA to AR and decided I want to pursue a career in recreational therapy, preferably in a mental health facility setting. I would like to pursue my master's degree as well, but the University of Arkansas (which is the most affordable option for me) doesn't have that as a major. Depending on these responses I might just pursue my masters directly in RT online somewhere else.
I have DPT - is there a way to get ATC without having to go through 2-3+ years of school again?
I currently have doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) and right now the company I work for is looking to hire an athletic trainer (ATC) for my location. I was always interested in either doing DPT or ATC - now I am thinking about getting both certifications. I know that there are a bunch of classes that are basically the same thing in each curriculum (anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, etc.) I really don't want to have to take all of those courses again, so if anyone knows of like a transition program that I just take the necessary programs that were not included in the DPT program that I need for the ATC program, that would be great. Thanks!
What is the difference between being an Athletic/Sports Therapist and regular Physical Therapist?
I’ve been looking at Physical Therapy, but recently I was told Athletic Therapy might be a better fit for me. One of the reasons was being that PT simply worked with senior citizens more and AT works with adults or maybe younger. I just know I would prefer to work with teenagers, maybe young adults, or even children. I love the basic stretches, work outs, kinesthetic tapes, etc. Which one would you recommend for me? #Spring23
What degree do I need to become I physical therapist, and hopefully to own my own practice?
I would like to work with sports teams or at another person’s practice, and then open up my own practice once I get the funds and experience necessary to do so! Also how can I build connections that will help me achieve my goals with this? What majors/minors should I look at/choose? And, do you all have any other helpful tips?
Hello! My name is Samir and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Physical Therapist field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be a part of my assignment. Thank You for your time!
1. What profession did you choose? Why? 2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 3. What jobs did you work on before you landed your present professional job? 4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 5. Were you in a college program? 6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? 8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? 9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 11. Was there any specific role model or inspiration in your life for this career? 12. Would you recommend this career to people who are soft-hearted and need praise consistently? 13. How do you normally feel throughout every day of your job?
1) How many clients/patients do you have to work with as an OT?
Hello! My name is Rovhic and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Occupational Therapy field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers. I have a total of 13 questions (Including the one above). 2) Why did you choose this profession? 3) How many years of college did you need to go through? What courses did you need to take? 4) What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? 5) How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field? 6) What benefits are there that come with becoming an OT? 7) Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? 8) Did you shadow another professional in the field? 9) Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? Were you in a college program? 10) Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? 11) What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? 12) Is it easy for you to balance your work life and your social life? 13) Would you recommend going through any experiences prior to becoming an OT to make the job easier?
What should I major in if I want to become a Physical Therapist?
I'm currently a Junior in High School and about to finish up the school year. I know I want to become a physical therapist, but I'm not quite sure what to major in before I go to medical school. I've thought about a Pre-Med Biology major, but I've also thought about a major in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Human Performance. Is one better than the other if I am going into PT? Is there another major that would be even better? The college I want to go to offers both of these majors, so availability is not a problem. Thank you so much!
what do Occupational Therapists do on a day-to-day basis?
what do Occupational Therapists do on a day-to-day basis? I'm Interested in this occupation but I will like to no more info about it
What does a typical day look like for a physical therapist?
I am potentially interested in becoming a physical therapist after college, and I was wondering what the average workday looks like.
Physical Therapist Daily Work-Paperwork vs Patient Care
How much paperwork does a Physical Therapist have on the daily versus time spent with the patients? Also, on average how stressful is the job and environment?
Could you have a good lifestyle being a physical trainer or physical therapist
What do you have to do in order to get paid well as a physical trainer or physical therapist.
In what ways do you discipline yourself to get the best results out of work??
In what ways do you discipline yourself to get the best results out of work?
future physical therapist assistant?
How do you break the bad news to patients and what are the struggles getting into this field?
What is the pathway to become a Pediatric Physical Therapist?
I am going attend a four-year university this upcoming fall and was wondering how I could accomplish this goal.
What drives you to keep going after a mistake?
As a physical therapist when you make a common mistake how do handle it?
Physical Therapist?
What does a normal day on the job look like for a physical therapist?
How can I be successful when applying to graduate programs for physical therapy?
This question is part of our professionals series.
Travel Physical Therapist
What does it take to be a Travel Physical Therapist? Like, what classes? Is your schedule busy? Does it take a lot of college? etc.
Questions for Physical Therapist Assistants?
When do you start your job and why did you choose this job?
What is the difference between a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant and physical therapist technician?
I am looking forward to going into physical therapy school but I am not sure what of these three I want to be. Mostly because I don't know what each one is.
Physical Therapy?
What is your schedule like? What do you like about being a physical therapy? What kind of benefits do you get?
What is a day in the life of a physical therapist?
What do you spend most of your day doing? How many therapists do you typically get in a day?
What kind of classes do you need to take to become a Physical Therapist?
I want to become a Physical Therapist and I want to learn more about it
What major should I choose?
I am currently taking a bachelors degree in BS in Physical therapy. What would be the best major to take or like the most common in hirings? Is it paediatrics or geriatrics or something else?
Is Singapore a nice country to live and work as a physical therapist?
Is Singapore a nice country to live and work as a physical therapist? After graduating, I’m planning to go and work there since I really love Singapore.