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Can I become a Physical Therapist with only a master's degree?
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.
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.
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
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
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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 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.
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 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...
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.
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...
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?
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.
What drives you to keep going after a mistake?
As a physical therapist when you make a common mistake how do handle it?
What CSU are physical therapy schools? Which ones offer physcial therapy programs?
I am applying for CSU at the moment and need help with which schools have these offers.
therapist quistions
What kind of degrees are needed to be a therapist, and how do I identify myself for being one like do I need identification?
Physical Therapy?
What is your schedule like?
What do you like about being a physical therapy?
What kind of benefits do you get?
Can you tell me more about the day to day responsibilities of a physical therapist?
I'm interested in learning more about the career path I want to take
How many hours do Physical Therapists usually work on a weekly basis? Is there any overtime?
I am in my senior year of high school and I am interested in applying for PT school. #physical-therapist #physical-therapy #physical
Is it better to become a physical therapist or a physical therpist assistant?
#physical-therapist #healthcare
What does a physical therapist do?
Physical therapy is one of the career paths I'm interested in. But I want to learn more about what they do. What are their daily tasks, what types of patients do they see, and how is the workload? Do you find yourself happy with your job? I also want to learn how to become a physical...
Is vocational school required or recommended to become a physical therapist?
I am in 12th grade and I am interested in the health department. #physical-therapist #therapy #medicine
What is the working environment of a physical therapist?
I am a senior in high school and am interested in this particular branch of medical science. #physical-therapy #medicine #therapy #physical-therapist #occupational-therapy
How long do you have to be in school to be a physical therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school and i plan on going to college to be a physical therapist and i just wanted to know how long you have to go to school. #physical-therapist
What should I have as a possible minor in school if I am going for physical therapy.
#college-minor #college-advice #physical-therapy
What therapist job would be best?
I want to be a therapist but in my research, I found out that there are many different kinds of therapists and I was wondering which one would be best for me? #physical-therapist