Career questions tagged physical-therapy
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.
How many years of education do you need to be a sports medicine physician, and what is the schooling like?
what is the curriculum of the education given and how does that qualify you to be a sports medicine physician?
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.
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.
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 is the starting salary for physical therapy?
I am a junior in high school and my favorite classes are english and science. I'd love to be able to help people with their injuries because I have experience with having to go through physical therapy after a sports related injury.
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 much would I be making if I do Physical Therapy and are their other types of Physical Therapy that could be more interesting ?
I still am not sure if I want to do PT.
How will I know that I will not get bored if I want to do Physical Therapy?
I am not totally sure if I want to be a physical therapist and feel as if I have a better option but I don't know.
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.
What do I need to know before getting into physical therapy?
What happens in each session? and what do I have to do to be a physical therapist
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!
Which undergrad major would be best suited for a doctorate in physical therapy?
As I've been looking into more colleges for admissions, I've noticed that not all of them have either kinesiology or exercise science. After looking more into it, I can't decide whether exercise sciences or kinesiology would be better suited for my major to help get my doctorate.
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 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 is the best way to get a job as a college athletic trainer or physical therapist?
I want to be in the sports medicine field but don't know what career.
What are jobs that require a lot of movement?
I do not want to have a job that makes me sit behind a computer at a desk all day.
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.
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.