Career questions tagged physical-therapy
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.
How did you find the work place that was right for you?
I do not have really any experience in the physical therapy field (no internships) so how can I find where to start?
What is the college with the best kinesiology program How to keep great study habits? What is the best way to get into sports medicine in high school? ?
I would like to know the colleges with the best kinesiology program.
Where should I go to college if I want to major in pt?
Top colleges that have a good program for physical therapy or physical training.
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!
How can I work in Pro Sports as a strength coach/ exercise physiologist ?
How might I work in pro sports. I am a high school student interested in working in sports, in either the strength and conditioning, or sports medicine. What are more specific careers inside of those industries that would allow me to work with professional or collegiate sports.
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
Is there any volunteer places or work available for a physical therapy aide?
I would like to try my hand in this field. I am certified and just looking for some experience in the field.
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?
What is the best college major for me?
What are some possible college majors or paths toward a career in physical therapy or sports medicine?
Why did you become a pediatric occupational therapist?
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Pediatric Occupational Therapy 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 apart of my assignment. 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 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? (The rest of the questions are in the comments)
Hello My name is Suyash and I am a high school student. I am conducting an interview with a professional who is a sports physical therapist for my Health Science class. I have 13 questions total that need to be answered. Comment on the post and answer all 13 questions for your response to be a part of the assignment.
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 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. Why did you choose to become a sports physical therapist. 12. What type of injuries do you most deal with? 13. What obstacles did you face before you reached your career?
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?
Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a current high school student. I’m conducting an interview with any Occupational Therapist for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions . Please comment on this post, answer all 13 questions, and be apart of my assignment!?
1.Why did you choose the therapy profesión? 2.How many years of college did you need to go through? 3.What jobs did you work 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. Characteristics you need to have? 12. Work place values? 13. Have you ever thought of changing careers while pursuing OT?
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?
Hello! My name is Tyler and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the orthopedic physical therapy 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.?
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 before you landed your current 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. Is going to school to become an orthopedic physical therapist difficult and stressful? 12. Did you ever want to stop trying to be in this profession? 13. What is your day like in this job?
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 would be 1 thing you would tell someone whos new to being in the medical field that you would want them to know?
my name is Skylar, I'm a sophomore in high school, I've been recently looking into physical therapy a lot but I'm stuck between whether it's a right fit for me. I love sports and learning about the body, I always am doing something athletic.
How can I be successful ?
What can I do because I want to start making money as soon as possible. But I don’t know what to do it where to start my journey. I need a hint or more likely an assistance in order to make up my mind on what to do, when to do , and how to do.
What is the average pay for a nurse practitioner in San Jose?
I'm looking into the salary and need a little help.
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?
