Career questions tagged physical-therapy
How do I gain connections?
I'm looking to pursue a career in physical therapy. What would be the best way to build connections?
What is the best advice/help you would give a college freshmen that wants to go into pediatric occupational therapy and what is the hardest thing you learned in that career?
I'm currently a freshman, looking for guidance on what steps I should be taking to make the most out of my college. I am an exercise science and health promotion major wanting to get my Doctorate in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. My favorite past time is helping take care of the kids at my church and learning about how diet and exercise help improve overall health in the long run.
What was the hardest part about becoming a physical therapist?
I am studying Biology/pre-physical therapy. I have been told many times that it is a hard program, but I am super excited for it. I was wondering if anyone had good study tips or even tips to stay motivated. Thank you for your time and interest in answering my questions.
What is the best way to get prepared for a graduate program while you are still early into your undergraduate studies as someone who wants to go for physical therapy?
I am just finishing up my freshman year of college and will be going into my sophmore year next year. I already have 60 college credits and I have maintained a 3.9 GPA
#spring26 Will I make a good impact on the world?
I love sports but got injured my freshman year. I want to help other athletes never experience injuries. I am also ranked #1 in my class currently.
As a high school senior, how do I find the best internships for my future career and degree?
I want to go into kinesiology/physical therapy in college. One of the best things to get a good job in physical therapy is by doing internships, but it's difficult to find good internships that will help me have the best experience and teach me the most possible. #Spring2026
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
What skills or qualities do you think are most important for physical therapy school and what study methods are most effective for PT school? #Spring26
I start PT school soon and am looking to get back into good studying habits so am looking for the best way to do it.
What was the most challenging concept you had to learn throughout PT school? #Spring26
I'm a junior in college, starting to research what PT school I want to go to. I want to know the most challenging thing, so hopefully I can prepare myself the best for it.
What is the best method of approaching your graduate years as a student intending to gain a career in Physical Therapy ?
I am a senior in Highschool and I want to know what are some good habits to gain throughout your undergrad years and how should I prepare myself for when I go into grad school?
What is the best pathway to combine military service while working in a medical role to support the health of others?
I am currently a second-year undergraduate student with a huge interest in the medical field, specifically physical therapy. I am also interested in joining the military and I know that there are routes for medical service members. What is the best pathway to combine military service while working in a medical role to support the health of others? What is the most rewarding part about the combination of these two careers?
What should I do to go about finding a physical therapy office to work at as an aide or a position that doesn't require any schooling so that I can get an idea of what the work place would be like if I decide to go into physcial therapy as a career?
I am a college freshman who has worked as an aide already at a private physical therapy practice, I just need to know how I can expand to better known physical therapy offices or if it is even possible.
What is the path to take for someone who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist?
What is the path to take for someone who is aspiring to become and occupational therapist?
Is it worth getting PT hours the summer before Freshman year?
I’m 17 and heading to Texas A&M this fall to major in Kinesiology on the Pre-PT track. I’ve been told by pretty much everyone (teachers, classmates, etc.) that I need to start grinding for observation hours ASAP because PT school applications are crazy competitive. Since I live about 1.5 hours away from College Station, I’m wondering if it's worth trying to find a shadowing spot for just the 3 months I have left this summer, or if I should just wait until I get to university. I have no prior experience yet, so I’m curious if 3 months is enough time to actually learn the ropes or build a connection strong enough for a future letter of rec. My thought process is that since I’m close enough to drive home on breaks, it might be smart to have a "home base" clinic now that I can return to during the holidays so I don't have to compete with everyone else for spots in College Station later.
How do you know what classes will be the most beneficial for the program of study that you are wanting to study?
For example, I want to be a Physical Therapist and would like to know what classes I should definitely take. #Spring26
If you could go back to DPT school, what is one thing you would focus on more, and one thing you would focus on less?
I'm starting DPT school soon and would love to hear opinions on how to make the most of my experience!
As a high school student, what is the best piece of advice for someone wanting to purse occupational therapy #Spring2026?
Hello, I am currently interested in occupational therapy. I really want to purse this and help others. I am trying to gain as much knowledge as I can so I can have the best experience and outcome.
What is the most rewarding thing about being in health care/ being a physical therapist or physical therapy student?
Hi, my name is Layla and I'm currently a freshman at the University of South Carolina. I'm already interested in helping people and seeing growth in patients but I want to learn about other peoples experiences and what other fields in healthcare have to offer!
What are some things you put on your resume/graduate school application that you think really elevated your chances of getting in?
I'm. current freshman at the University of South Carolina and want to know what I should want to do to make myself stand out as an applicant to PT school. Any tips would be appreciated!
What does a day in the life of a college student studying physical therapy look like? #Spring26
What does a day in the life of a college student studying Physical Therapy look like? What's the school/life balance like? What are the classes like? #Spring26
Is it common to go from a Kinesiology major to Physical Therapy school? What Pre-Physical Therapy classes were the hardest?
I am thinking about going into Kinesiology and then onto becoming a Physical Therapist.
What do I do if I am not sure that I want to pursue physical therapy?
As of now, physical therapy looks like a good option for me, but I am not sold yet. I don't want to invest too much time in it, and not want it after all.
How important is it to job-shadow a physical therapist?
I want to pursue physical therapy and have done a few job shadows. I am just not sure if these are worth my time or not.
I am a senior in high school going into my undergraduate year majoring in Kinesiology. What should I minor in? Any tips to help me succeed? What are potential volunteer options for me? Anything to help me get ahead and stay on top of my stuff?
Senior in highschool going to ASU in the fall for Kinesiology.
What advice would you give to those pursuing a career in physicial therapy?
I'm a highschool student.
What would a typical day as a physical therapist be like?
I'm a highschool student in Burton highschool
For my future career I want to become a Physical or Occupational Therapist. Is there anyway to start as an assistant and then see if I want additional schooling? Also, how do you decide to be a Physical Therapist or an Occupational Therapist?
I am a senior in high school and I enjoy sports and performing arts but I also enjoy working with children and helping people in general. My career goal is to go into the physical or occupational therapy field and run my own practice. I also want to graduate debt-free.
how many years do you need to be a phy threapy ?
is it as many years s law school could it be or no
How do I get started into physical therapy after high school?
I am high school senior who has an interest in physical therapy from my past life in sports playing sports all my life leads me to a life of physical therapy.
I'm interested in physical therapy, what science class should I take?
I'm a junior in high school.