Career questions tagged physical-therapist
What are the average day to day duties of a physical therapist/physical therapy aide?
I am currently working on a Health Science major with a concentration in physical therapy. I would like to further understand the responsibilities of professionals who work in physical therapy.
How to become a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Note: Given the growing interest in the physical therapy field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
Do I have to take Chemistry first before I can take AP Chemistry in high school?
I'm trying to figure out my schedule for the rest of my 2 years of high school. I'm trying to become a Physical Therapist.
What is the best path to take to become a Physical Therapist? What classes should I take now?
I want a high-paying job as a physical therapist, but I don't know how to get there. It would be very helpful to know what kind of college I should attend.
As a high school student, what high school or CCP classes would you recommend taking before college to help me prepare to become a Physical Therapist?
High school student looking for advice
What is it like to be a physical Therapist?
advice, tips, help, specifics, details
If you are a physical therapist or were one, what was it like Where did you work, and how long did you work for?
I am also interested in what education you got to receive the job.
Can I become a Physical Therapist with only a master's degree?
High school student looking for advice
What should I do if I'm part of a collegiate dance program and want to become a professional at ballet?
I'm in my freshman year of college and feel unsure about my career path. I want to be a professional dancer and become a physical therapist later in life. I am currently Physical Therapy Technician Certified (PTTC), and I've been struggling to find a job.
What all do athletic trainers do?
Im curious what all there is to athletic training. It is my dream career and I am currently looking deeper into it as I am a sophomore in high school (with possible early graduation by a year) and hoping to learn some more about this career. How are you treated as an athletic trainer? What do you do for your job? And ANYTHING else you think I should know. Thank you so much!!!
Do you think I could be a dance physical therapist if I minor in dance and major in Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems?
I've been a dancer all my life and I want to help dancers take care of their bodies and dance for longevity. Physical therapy was what I was thinking for that. :)
How can I be funny as a physical therapist, and make patients recovery time go faster?
I am 14 and play basketball.
How can I be more patient in being a physical therapist and helping people with their injuries?
I am in 8th grade. I like to play sports.
How is it possible to grow in the physical therapy career after getting a job ?
I want to know if I'll be stuck in the same position forever. Like are raises possible.
What is the general yearly salary of a physical therapist?
I want to become a physical therapist and I am wondering how much money a physical therapist makes yearly. I hope that I can pursue this profession.
How long did you go to college before actually working and what inspired you to be a physical therapist. ?
I am a sophomore in high school and thinking about my future. I am thinking about being a physical therapist.
How much free time do you have outside of work as a physical therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school. I am thinking about being a physical therapist and wondering about the job details.
Im a new freshman in Vegas, I'm currently taking Principles of Health Science. We have only very few medical elective options that we can take. We have Medical Assistant and Community Health Science. I wanna be a PT, so what other courses should I take as an option and career building course?
14 year old freshman. never have never had experiences with anatomy or anything medical. im also still unsure about my career path but im planning on PT or anything medical.
Volunteer opportunities for licensed P.T. on Native American reservations for a month at a time?
I am a M.S.P.T., certified McKenzie practitioner(Cert.MDT), 24 years experience Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
Physical Therapist interview for college assignment ?
Hi My name is Jennifer! I’m currently working on my bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and hoping to eventually get into the physical therapy program at Texas Tech University. I need help with getting an interview with a DPT as apart of as 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 and what you did to get to where you are today. Thanks for any of the help!
What can I be doing now (in highschool) to be a successful physical therapist in the future?
I am a 16 year old that has a passion for physical therapy. I am currently helping my athletic trainer and am enrolled in health classes at my school but I feel like there is more I could be doing.
What is the everyday life like and duties of being a physical therapist?
I am Lily, a senior in HS. I am looking to study exercise science and get a doctorate in PT.
What is the typical every day life and duties look like being a physical therapist and is obtaining the doctorate really difficult?
I am Lily, a senior at Midview HS. I am looking into doing exercise science and then getting a doctorate in physical therapy.
What are some of the best courses to take to prepare for becoming a physical therapist.?
Any high school courses before college that would help?
What high classes will help become a physical therapist or trainer? Is there any extra classes I should be taking?
I want to know what classes to take to prepare myself.
How do I decide what classes to take to help me in the field of sports medicine? Will taking classes about physical therapy or athletic training help me?
I would like to know what classes will help me become a physical therapist.
What are some other careers that are related to physical therapy?
Any closely related careers?
What is the hardest part of being a physical therapist?
Possible future career, want to know more about what it involves.
When going to college for physical therapy is it worth the time and money?
My name is Keely, I live in Az, I’ve been thinking about being a Physical therapist. I’ve started to think about cost for college and it led me to think is it really worth it? When going to college for physical therapy is it worth the time and money? What are some class you had to take to get this job and what are some of the best colleges to go to for this job?
How much will the career of physical therapy?
Hi my name is Cristella I haven’t finished school yet but in high school I wanna know what I wanna do as a career and start learning about it before I go into high school.
Is a Fitness Coordinator basically a Physical Therapy equivalent without a Doctorate Degree?
I have been sold on Physical Therapy for a while now, but recently I have begun struggling with the idea of going to Medical School and all of the debt and excessive studying that entails. I took a career quiz and it recommended Fitness Coordinator rather than Physical Therapy. I love studying the human anatomy, working out, and helping others learn about their body, how it functions, and how to strengthen and enhance their performance. Would a Fitness Coordinator be the same thing as Physical Therapy, just without going to Medical School and getting a Doctorate? Also, what is the job satisfaction like for a Fitness Coordinator? What about the hours? work load? salary? work environment?
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?