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How much will the career of physical therapy?

Hi my name is Cristella I haven’t finished school yet but in high school I wanna know what I wanna do as a career and start learning about it before I go into high school.

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Thank you comment icon Can you clarify what your question is? Are you asking about pay or cost to go to school? Thanks! Stephanie Smith
Thank you comment icon Contact a local PT clinic and ask to shadow a PT. Chris Harp
Thank you comment icon Hi friend Any job you can choose by your love with that job. After 30 years, look back and you know how you choose that job. I don't think the job low pay or high pay but I think the will be last long with you. Good luck. Phong Tran
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Clare’s Answer

Personally, I tell people NOT to go into physical therapy. It is a lot of years and a lot of money. You will not be able to recoup that. The salaries are low, there is very little respect, and the workload expectations are ridiculous. My daughter wants to go into the medical field. I tell her she must work outside the system. Our system is horribly broken and can crush your soul.

I belong to a Facebook group of therapists trying to get out of the profession - many are only a couple of years out of school.
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Christina’s Answer

I respectfully differ from Clare's viewpoint. It's crucial to discover your passion. As a physical therapist with over two years of experience, I've managed to clear my student loans. Your worth isn't defined by your work's salary scale. Instead, it's about finding what you genuinely love doing. Do you have the desire to assist others, guiding them to become the individuals they aspire to be?

I suggest you consider you shadow a physical therapist to see if it's the right career for you. Try observing PTs in various environments to understand all the potential opportunities. Different work settings offer varying pay scales and working hours. For example, outpatient clinics often require longer hours for less pay, while skilled nursing facilities offer average hours with good pay. If financial gain is a top priority, you'll need to decide what suits you best.

I chose this profession because I was driven by the desire to help others. The joy of creating a plan of care, implementing it, and witnessing the final outcome is immensely satisfying. The human body is a marvel, and as a PT, you have the unique opportunity to aid people in healing in innovative ways.
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