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Info about Physical Therapy/ assistant career opportunities?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on April 21, 2012
Question by : Info about Physical Therapy/ assistant career opportunities?
Just some advice im looking for, when i get out of the army i want to use my gi bill to pursue my education in the anatomy of the human body, and taking care of people. So as of right now im going in the direction of Physical Therapy Assistant school. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of this career? Salary? Personal experience and advice? any help would be fantastic, thanks!
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Answer by Mary
PTA is a great career with lots of job opportunites. The average pay is 40, 000 but it varies with location and speciality. The con is that you can not use it as a stepping stone to becoming a PT. You will never be a manager or a supervisior. Sr. PTA is as far as you can go. Were I work we have a 50/50 split PT/PTA. I can not do my job without the PTAs that I work with. They are essential in providing PT care.
www.apta.org
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what should I do about low back pain?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on April 1, 2012
Question by madeline4477: what should I do about low back pain?
I have had low back pain for the past eight years. I have gone to my family dr several times, taken physical therapy, seen a chiropractor. nothing seems to help. In the morning I am so stiff and sore that I can not even stand up straight. I am wondering if I shoud go to a pain management clinic but I am not really sure what they do. would like some suggestions please thanks
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Answer by Hotfudgesundae
I don’t know, but I FEEL YOUR PAIN. (no seriously, I do have a bad back..)
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Some questions about the physical therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 11, 2012
Question by babeegurl494: Some questions about the physical therapy career?
Hey
I have a few questions about this career, I’m considering pursuing it.
Do you think it is going to still be prominent in the next couple years?
What are the pay advantages and disadvantages?
Any interesting information you have about this profession?
Thanks a lot. You obviously can answer as many of the questions as you feel. Thank you for your time.
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Answer by mistify
According to the bureau of labor and statistics, the field of physical therapy is expected to grow “much faster than average” (more than 26%) through 2014.
The payscale is comfortable. The last major survery was completed in 2005 which revealed that most PTs were earning between $ 50-70,000 a year. Yet, the scale is broad with still another 25% earning more than that.
This profession requires you to be a good problem sovler and be able to analyze different situations. You must really enjoy and be comfortable around people.
In the US, it now requires a master’s degree or a doctorate level degree and entrance into PT programs is generally comeptitive. Meaning, just because you meet the minimum requirements does not mean you will be accepted into the program. The APTA has a good section for students on their website at: http://www.apta.org and go to the educational programs section.
The only bad things I predict for the field is if we get a national health care plan. If so, I think a lot of PTs will loose their jobs as the government tries to regulate who gets PT and who doesn’t. The same can be said about any health care professional. The same thing happened when Clinton reformed Medicare…although it needed to be done, many people lost their jobs until they “go the kinks worked out.” So, even if they do, the pendulum will eventually swing back and the job will be in demand again.
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Questions about the physical therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 8, 2012
Question by : Questions about the physical therapy career?
Hi, I have done my research and I’m 99% sure that physical therapy is the career for me. I know that the degree takes 7 years to get but is that after you get your AA? And is it like a doctors degree as to where you go to college for 5 years then intern for 5 years? (I know that doctor thing is not correct but you get my point)
Thanks for the help. Planning out my future isn’t as easy as I though it would be.
-Hannah(:
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Answer by Mary
It is about three years after you complete your BS degree. So if you finish in 4 year than it will take you 7 years to become a DPT. A residency or fellowship is not requires as an MD completes but it is an option.
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Physical Therapy Aide… A Few Questions About The Job?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 25, 2010
I’m an exercise physiology student from the University of Massachusetts – Lowell. I’m very interested in pursuing a career as a doctor in physical therapy in the future. I figured that I would start learning more about the field through a physical therapy aide job.
As a physical therapist, how would you like a student present himself or herself asking for a job? Do you like it when he or she asks straight out if there is a PT aide job, or would you like a full introduction of themselves? Would you recommend a resume? This is my first PT aide job. I did have some medical experience (volunteer job) at a cancer center. Give me as much information about this!!
Does Anyone Know About Radiology?
i’m thinking of applying to the arnot ogden medical center school of radiologic technology, and i’m not sure if radiology is a good field to get into. i’ve thought about physical therapy because i love working with people, only i don’t want to go to school for 6 years.
does anyone know if getting a certificate in this, and an associates in science would be a good path. the hospital asks that you work for them after you complete the program, so it sounds good to me. but i might want to continue my education after this program.
does this sound like a good pre-requisite for furthering my edu??
please help!
Want To Know More About Physical Therapy Asst?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 20, 2010
Looking into a career for PTA and I’m wondering what the majority of the type of therapy that PTA’s do. I really want to pick someones brain, and really know what i’m getting into.
Can Anyone Give Me Info About Physical Therapy?i Hink Thats What I Want To Do As My Career And I Have Some Que
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 12, 2010
stions. I know i hate it when im in pain and when people are in pain and if i can do something to help I wanted do do that so today it just hit me. Why no physical therapy? I jus wanted to know all about it?Doctorate or Masters-What wpuld be the difference? How long do you have to go to school? What are the best places to go to school for this? Anyone actually a therapist reading this? How long would i have to work on average? Everything you know. The problem is that ive never seen myself as being in the medical profession, because i dont like blood and thats all my parents and family want everyone to do. I wnat to do something different and i dont want to go my life stressed out when i can help in a different way.
Anybody With Knowledge About Physical Therapy Please Answer?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 11, 2010
I am currently a junior in high school and taking physics as my science class this year. next year i could either take AP Biology or a Sports Med. class. I already took Biology 1 freshman year, and chemistry sophomore year. ok so here’s the question, would colleges rather see you take AP Biology or Sports Med. if you were interested in pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist?
A Few Questions About Junior Colleges?
So I plan on going to a junior college for 2 years and transferring to a larger university. Partly because I have to because of my horrible grades during my freshman and sophomore year, and plus, I want to get used to the college scene before being chewed up and spit out. My question is, I want to major in Chemistry (I want to be a forensic pathologist), but I don’t know what classes to take at a JuCo. Here are examples from one college:
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Entertainment Management
Medical Assisting
Physical Therapy Assistant
Early Child Education
Health Studies
Retail Business Management
Management
Entrepreneurship
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Accelerated Degree Program
Which one would I look into? I’m so confused right now. If you need more information, ask me. thanks!