What are working hours like for a physical therapist?
I believe that I will enjoy this career because it is very hands on. #physical-therapist #physical #career #career-counseling #college
2 answers
Carole Curtis
Carole’s Answer
Hi Jessica: The Physical Therapy hours are usually a day shift job with the hours of 8- 5pm or6-2pm and 10 -6pm. Some physical therapy providers offer services to patients during early morning or early evening hours. The providers can be hospitals, clinics Orthopedic Drs. with another room used as a physical therapy room, and some nursing homes. The process to become a PT is 4 years of completing undergraduate work for a degree and 3 more years for a DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy . Because this
has become a popular area and a much needed career it is worth all the time to put into have a great career. I would suggest that you might want to volunteer at one of PT providers or shadow someone who is working as a PT and you can see what is done during the hours in the day and decide if that is what you want to do.
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Cedric’s Answer
If you are working for the general public, you will work normal business hours which are usually from 7am - 6pm depending on the Dr.'s office schedule.