http://everypt.net/2010/02/25/physical-therapy-aide-a-few-questions-about-the-job/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:42:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://everypt.net/2010/02/25/physical-therapy-aide-a-few-questions-about-the-job/comment-page-1/#comment-1395 mistify Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:32:03 +0000 http://everypt.net/2010/02/25/physical-therapy-aide-a-few-questions-about-the-job/#comment-1395 Most physical therapists are not in the direct position of hiring people unless they are the owner or manager of a clinic. Most facilities (extended care facilities, hospitals etc) have a human resourses department that would be more than obliged to answer your questions about any positions available. They would be the ones to which to send your resume. If you are familiar with a clinic, however, I would recommend talking to the owner or manager. Give a BRIEF introduction to youself and state a reason why you are there: "Hello, my name is __________, I am hoping to become a physical therapist and I am interested in employment as a PT technician. Do you have any positions available?" Remember that these are busy professionals and a long-winded introduction may be a turn off. I do, however, recommend a resume as a professional gesture. I would include your volunteer experience. If you cannot be hired as a tech, I'd at least recommend you take that opportunity to request to complete some volunteer and observation hours...this is required of all PT programs...with a minimum of 50 hours required at most programs. Good luck Most physical therapists are not in the direct position of hiring people unless they are the owner or manager of a clinic. Most facilities (extended care facilities, hospitals etc) have a human resourses department that would be more than obliged to answer your questions about any positions available. They would be the ones to which to send your resume.
If you are familiar with a clinic, however, I would recommend talking to the owner or manager. Give a BRIEF introduction to youself and state a reason why you are there: “Hello, my name is __________, I am hoping to become a physical therapist and I am interested in employment as a PT technician. Do you have any positions available?” Remember that these are busy professionals and a long-winded introduction may be a turn off. I do, however, recommend a resume as a professional gesture. I would include your volunteer experience.
If you cannot be hired as a tech, I’d at least recommend you take that opportunity to request to complete some volunteer and observation hours…this is required of all PT programs…with a minimum of 50 hours required at most programs.
Good luck

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