Career questions tagged physical-therapy
What is the ROI like for a Doctor of Physical Therapy ?
I am interested in being a physical therapist but fear the debt to income ratio.
What is the best way to get a look at Physical Therapy before entering the job?
I am about to go into my first year of college. I have done a job shadow day, but it was very brief and only focused on the sports aspects of PT. I am wanting to go into pediatrics but I’d like to get a better idea of what that and PT as a whole looks like before I get too deep into this career.
What classes should I take in college if I want to pursue athletic training as a career?
I want to pursue athletic training, but I am also stuck between doing physical therapy and occupational therapy.
Should I go into pediatric physical therapy, or no?
I'm looking to become a physical therapist assistant... and I've heard mixed reviews about pediatric PT. I know I'm very patient with kids. But what are the ups and downs of working with kids vs. working with adults?
What do I need to know to succeed in the physical therapy field? #Spring25
I am in undergrad at Nova Southeastern University, and I am trying to get an idea of my future. #Spring25
What are some other careers I could pursue if I plan to get a Master's in exercise science? #Spring25
I plan to become a physical therapist, but also want to explore different options. I'm very interested in the technology and science behind training, especially weightlifting. #Spring25
For someone torn between becoming a doctor or a physical therapist in sports medicine, specifically in dance medicine, what personal experiences or lessons helped you make your decision?
I’m a pre-professional ballet dancer, who has decided not to pursue dance after needing some pretty intense hip surgeries. I’m going into college next year as a pre-med student, and have found that I’m extremely passionate about helping dancers in situations similar to mine, I’m just not sure what angle I want to take on this role from.
Which part of Occupational Therapy (OT) school is NOT useful in preparing recent graduate students for professional practice?
I am a senior that is ready to get my bachelor degree in Health Science with a concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy. Anytime you look up graduate programs it lists off great things they offer you to learn, but they can be a bit biased so is there anything that is lacking in these OT programs that I may need to be aware of? Is there anything they do not teach you that you will have to deal with in the profession after graduating?
What advice you can give me as a high school senior, who will be playing sports in college to help best manage my time in order to be a successful student athlete ?
What advice you can give me as a high school senior, who will be playing sports in college to help best manage my time in order to be a successful student athlete?
What does the job field look like for kinesiology majors if they are not going to grad school right after their undergrad ? #Spring2025
I am a high school senior looking to enter the athletic training or physical therapy field after college. My passion for injury prevention and health stems from being around sports my entire life.
What does the job field look like for kinesiology majors if they are not going to grad school right after their undergrad ?
I am a high school senior looking to enter the athletic training or physical therapy field after college. I have a strong passion for injury prevention and health due to being around sports my entire life.
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.
What are the most important considerations when developing an interdisciplinary studies program for a pre-health major. ?
I am planning on a career in Occupational Therapy and would like to specialize in pediatrics. However, I am concerned about having too narrow a focus.
How do I manage the debt created from a DPT degree ? #Spring25
I chose a private university mainly for the accelerated program but now I’m 4 years into a 6 year program and have debt that seems impossible to pay off.
What is one important piece of advice you’d give someone just starting PT school ?
I am just starting school and want to get the most of this experience and be a good PT.
What is the most challenging course/or information you learned in PTA school?
I am hoping to attend PTA school in the fall, and any information and tips would be greatly appreciated!
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.
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 does the daily life of a physical therapist assistant look like?
I am a sophomore in high school and would love to learn how to help citizens that get injured and help them with physical therapy so they can heal better.
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?
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 were some of the challenges you encountered while pursuing your BS in Kinesiology What career opportunities are avalaible with a BS in Kinesiology? Do you feel this was a suitable pathway for getting into medical school? What advice or recommendations would you offer to someone considering Kinesiology as a pathway to medical school??
I will be starting college in a few months. I am considering a BS in Kinesiology with the hopes to further my edcuation and attend graduate school. My long term goal is to become a PA or Family Dcotor.
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 was the most benefical way for you to network before staring your career or finishing school?
I am in my third year of a 3+3 physical therapy track. I have previously done observation hours at two places, but other than that have little networking experience. I will be doing clinical over the summer and during the school year, and I want to know if there are other ways to network or if that is enough to get started.
Can I study medical rehabilitation as an international student? I am passionate about helping people of all ages to go back to there optimum functioning both physically and psychologically.
I studied psychosocial rehabilitation which is the combination of physical rehabilitation and psychological rehabilitation in a college, I graduated two years ago. I now have two years experience in Physiotherapy.
What's the best way to make connections in the sports medicine world in order to accelerate my career after college?
I am starting college in the fall and majoring in kinesiology, with the end goal of going into athletic training or pursuing a career in physical therapy. I'm curious if there is a good way to get myself out there before I finish college, so that when I'm done, I can find somewhere I can pursue a career relatively soon after graduating.