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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.
Best answer:
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(:
Best answer:
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.
www.apta.org
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I’m undecided if i might want to look into the Physical Therapy career. What should i study in college?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on March 7, 2012
Question by celeb: I’m undecided if i might want to look into the Physical Therapy career. What should i study in college?
I am going to be a senior in high school and i don’t know what i want to do (which probably isn’t that abnormal). Physical Therapy has always interested me, but i still don’t know for sure. If i got my bachelors degree in something else, say mechanical engineering, would it be very difficult for me to change to physical therapy? Or could i just go to grad school for PT?
Best answer:
Answer by CanProf
In the United States? See this http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos080.htm#training
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Currently I have a degree in Sport Management what would be my option to pursue physical therapy as a career?
Posted by admin in Clinic Management on February 26, 2012
Question by dre l: Currently I have a degree in Sport Management what would be my option to pursue physical therapy as a career?
My grades are just O.K. they dont stand out or anything. Under a 3.0. I would even consider physical therapy assistant first if that would be a easier route
Best answer:
Answer by MickeeJ
You are not saying why you want to pursue physical therapy over sports management. What is wrong with pursuing sports management? Is it the pay or do you need a more advanced degree to make money in that field? You say that your grades are just ok. You need really good grades to get into a physical therapy program. Along with that the physical therapy assistant is two years in length and doesn’t pay as much as you would get working in sports management. You also have to find a physical therapist who is willing to take you under their license to work as their assistant. I need more details to give a more in depth answer.
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What is the best major to have towards a physical therapy career?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 20, 2012
Question by : What is the best major to have towards a physical therapy career?
How long do you have to stay in a physical therapy program after your bachelor’s?
What kind of classes do you take?
Is there a lot of math?
I REALLY need these questions answered before I sign in February…..
Best answer:
Answer by Kayyy Bee 
You can major in anything you want for your bachelor’s as long as you complete the PT school pre-reqs. However, most people major in Biology, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Kinesiology…. somewhere along those lines just because it is similar to PT and you can complete most of your pre-reqs in those programs.
PT is a doctorate program… depending on the graduate school you go to, you’ll complete the program normally in 3 years (sometimes more sometimes less) after your bachelor’s.
You’ll be taking a lot of science classes… A LOT…. physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, etc.
There is some math, but not a ton like with engineering and such.
good luck
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Career..??
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 28, 2010
i really love cloths and sneakers soo i was gunna open a store but too much money too save and its hard cuz theres alot of competitions,, i also like healthcare but i dont wanna be a nurse and smell nasty stuff all day..soo i planned on physical therapy but sum ppl tell me its borin and you have too know alloot of things..im in junior year nd things are cracking down i need too know wat i want to be now…any ideas, plus senior year i have an internship at a hospital and i need too tell them what part i wanna be in..i want it to be fun.interestin..nd still have the same personality when i grow up i dont wanna have too turn into a geek freak just because of my career..
Can You Help Me Get More Details On Having A Career In Therapy?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 28, 2010
i’m really interested in becoming an occupational therapist…not a physical therapist.
but are there other catergories that branch off that?
and what’s the difference between a social worker and a therapist, and which is the better route to take?
also, if i could get the annual earnings and educational requirments, that would be awesome.
i really want to do something involving psycological therapy, but i just need to some info to help me decide.
Which Career Has The Brighter Upside?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 28, 2010
I am a high school junior and I’m confused on what I should go into after high school: go for a Ph.d in psychology or go for physical therapy. Psychology has always been my main interest, but people always warn me of how unsafe of a field it is. Physical therapy is my other option, and I like working with the body and all, but I heard you have to take prerequisite classes like chemistry and such and I don’t like that kind of stuff. Now, I heard physical therapy is a safer field, but the rules are changing a bit and people studying physical therapy are encouraged to go for their DPT (Doctor of physical therapy)..so can anyone help me with any knowledge of either psych careers and physical therapy careers
Career………?
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 26, 2010
I am trying to figure out what career I want to pursue. I am almost finished w/ my 1st yr of college so I need to figure out what I want to study in the fall. I def want a career w/ animals and Im interested in animal assisted therapy (AAT) or animal rehab. Ive been doing some research and it seems like if I want to be AAT that I need to have a degree in physical therapy, nursing, etc (something like that). Im just not sure if I would like a job as a physical therapist if it doesnt involve animals. Could anyone give me some more info/input?
Career???????
Posted by admin in Careers in PT on February 25, 2010
I am trying to figure out what career I want to pursue. I am almost finished w/ my 1st yr of college so I need to figure out what I want to study in the fall. I def want a career w/ animals and Im interested in animal assisted therapy (AAT) or animal rehab. Ive been doing some research and it seems like if I want to be AAT that I need to have a degree in physical therapy, nursing, etc (something like that). Im just not sure if I would like a job as a physical therapist if it doesnt involve animals. Could anyone give me some more info/input?