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Raegen
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what would be some benefits to becoming a physical therapist ?
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Rebecca Kollmorgen
physical therapy
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I agree with the above. It is a wonderful field but it has gotten more and more challenging to get accepted to a program, and requires more schooling than it did a generation ago. But don't be discouraged! If you love anatomy, the human body, rehabilitation & wellness, and the idea of exercise as therapy, it woud be a great career for you to pursue!
Lirio Delgado
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Becoming a physical therapist offers several benefits. You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives by helping them recover from injuries and improve their mobility. The job tends to be rewarding both emotionally and financially, with competitive salaries and strong job growth projected in the field.
Additionally, physical therapists often enjoy flexible work schedules and the ability to work in various settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or even home health care. There’s also potential for specialization in areas like sports therapy, geriatrics, or pediatrics, which can keep the work interesting.
As for education, you typically need to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, which usually takes about three years after completing a bachelor's degree. Your undergraduate studies should focus on health sciences, biology, or a related field to prepare you for the DPT program. After obtaining your degree, you'll need to pass a licensing exam to practice as a physical therapist.
Additionally, physical therapists often enjoy flexible work schedules and the ability to work in various settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or even home health care. There’s also potential for specialization in areas like sports therapy, geriatrics, or pediatrics, which can keep the work interesting.
As for education, you typically need to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, which usually takes about three years after completing a bachelor's degree. Your undergraduate studies should focus on health sciences, biology, or a related field to prepare you for the DPT program. After obtaining your degree, you'll need to pass a licensing exam to practice as a physical therapist.
Donna Calvert, PT, PhD
physical therapist
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The answer above is a good summary about the profession overall. But, the "entry degree" since 2020 for a graduating physical therapist to be able to get a job is at the Doctor of PT level now, per our professional organization. I would highly recommend the following for you to continue to investigate if PT is the profession you are interested in pursuing:
1. Go to the American Physical Therapy Association website (APTA.org) and learn about the profession, the education required and the schools that offer a DPT degree
2. Volunteer or observe in a PT department in various settings (outpatient, hospital, extended care etc) to see how the profession differs and remains the same in different settings
3. Devote yourself to your studies to perform at your best level. PT school is highly competitive--only the people with the best grades are considered. But you also have to have an ability to motivate others.
Best of luck!
1. Go to the American Physical Therapy Association website (APTA.org) and learn about the profession, the education required and the schools that offer a DPT degree
2. Volunteer or observe in a PT department in various settings (outpatient, hospital, extended care etc) to see how the profession differs and remains the same in different settings
3. Devote yourself to your studies to perform at your best level. PT school is highly competitive--only the people with the best grades are considered. But you also have to have an ability to motivate others.
Best of luck!