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Lauren Ellis Triemstra

Physical Therapist Assistant
Healthcare Support Occupations - Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Joliet, Illinois
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Sofia Nov 17, 2025 422 views

What is the hardest challenge mentally a therapist has to face in Pediatric Occupational Therapy?

I am a senior in High School who wants to pursue Pediatric OT. I see a lot of pros about the career but being aware of the cons is also crucial.

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Breanna Nov 14, 2025 408 views

What is the hardest part about being a Physical Therapy Assistant?

I've always been passionate about health, specifically natural health and that's what made me want to go into the field. I'm just wondering what things I should mentally prepare myself for as I'm on this career path.

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Angel Nov 17, 2025 699 views

How do you manage a life outside of healthcare What are some tips and tricks you have managed to learn throughout a life in healthcare??

I am a senior in high school and want to pursue a career in healthcare!

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Lauren Nov 14, 2025 353 views

How should I go about choosing between physical and occupational therapy?

career selection

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Anne Aug 05, 2025 4125 views

Is being a physical therapist assistant a good choice? How do I know if being a PTA is right for me?

Is being a physical therapist assistant a good choice? I am interested in being a physical therapist assistant because I want to help people but I also want to have a good high salary. I have considered becoming a physical therapist because the pay is higher but I would rather be hands on with...

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Lela Jul 23, 2024 5595 views

Is there any benefit to getting both my masters in athletic training and my doctorate in physical therapy?

There are three grad schools in the United States that have a dual degree program to get both degrees in about 4 years, but both are out of state to me and very expensive. I’ve been trying to find out if there is any true benefit of getting both degrees that will help me work with professional...

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Drey Aug 05, 2024 1766 views

How can I develop myself in my academic career ?

I want advice on the best academic career I can pursue

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Josie May 16, 2024 4725 views

What job would be good if looking to go back to school to become a PTA ?

I currently hold a bachelors degree in health and movement studies. I am looking to become a physical therapist assistant. I’ll need to go back to school for it, but currently I am in need for a job. What careers should i be looking at if PTA is what I want to do at the end of the road?

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Alexzandrea Jun 21, 2024 1149 views

Are there any shadow or volunteer opportunities for Physical Therapy in the Chicago area, close the westside or northside ?

In college I majored in Biology with a minor in Pre-med and Global Health. I wasn't able to add on Pre-Pt, but I took courses that was required for the pre-professional part.

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Alexzandrea Jun 21, 2024 1629 views

How do I get involved with the Physical Therapy route?

I recently graduated from college and am currently taking a gap year. During this time, I aim to learn more about physical therapy and explore opportunities to work or volunteer in this field.

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Natalie Mar 07, 2024 761 views

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.

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Joshua Feb 28, 2024 1429 views

How can I be funny as a physical therapist, and make patients recovery time go faster?

I am 14 and play basketball.

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val Dec 16, 2023 2356 views

how do you know when you have a good career?

let me know...

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Hope Oct 04, 2023 2627 views

What is the hardest part of being a physical therapist?

Possible future career, want to know more about what it involves.

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Cassidy Oct 07, 2023 1888 views

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.