Cynthia Doyle PT, DPT, CCI
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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.
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...
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
What advice would you give to those pursuing a career in physicial therapy?
I'm a highschool student.
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.
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 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.
How do I become a pediatric OT?
I’m a current junior in HS and interning every week with a pediatric OT in an elementary school and absolutely love it! What steps should I take to peruse a career as a pediatric OT?
What is the best way to prepare for graduate school as a student on the pre-physical therapy track?
As a sophomore in college, I am starting to focus on the requirements for graduate school and the best way to set myself up for the application process. Any tips, tricks, or advice that may not always be obvious when preparing for and applying to graduate school? With some schools not putting...
What Bachelor's degree would best prepare me for an Occupational Therapy Master's program ? #Fall25
I am leaning towards Exercise Science so I can learn how the body works. I loved working with an exceptional education student at the elementary school I was tutoring and how occupational therapy helped him. My plan is to choose wisely a major that supports the Occupational Therapist I want to be!
what are all the education steps to becoming a physical therapist?
what are all the education steps to becoming a physical therapist
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...
How much schooling to be successful?
How much schooling do you need to really be a successful physical therapist?
What are some of the biggest issues employers see in a job seekers resumes?
I have heard a number of things to avoid such as resumes being too long or not concise enough, I just want to know what are some main mistakes to avoid while creating my resume for work after college. It would also help greatly to express what things to do to help boost my resume for employers.
How does an undergrad degree in Child Development prepare someone for OT school? Is Child Development a reliable major for a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy?
I’m just beginning to research schools, as well as the field in general. Correct me if I’m wrong, it would be greatly appreciated!
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.
What is the best way to format a resume and what information should be included like volunteer work, awards, extracurriculars and skills?
I tried using the resumes google docs has but I don’t believe they are the best unless otherwise. I also do wonder if there is a website that can help with this process.
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?
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What is the easiest way to get a good job but not doing 8+ years of school?
A good paying god?
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.
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.
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.