Career questions tagged physical-therapy


What would be some tips for somebody who is looking to get into physical therapy?
What should I expect? What classes would be necessary? Is there good money in it? etc

What does the day to day life look as a Physical Therapist?
I am an avid baker and I was wondering if this career would somehow interfere with this.

I am a senior in high school that will be attending a Christian College in the fall to study Kinesiology/Exercise Sciences. I am excited about the program and all that I will learn. I was wondering what are the most challenging obstacles / watch outs that I will come across and need to consider when working towards a career in Physical Therapy? #Spring25
I plan to attend school in Wisconsin to study Kinesiology and get my Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I then plan to continue on to Grad School for Physical Therapy. Looking for tips on how to be successful in the school undergraduate program, grad school for PT and in working towards a career in Physical Therapy.

Is there a physical therapist willing to do an interview for a school final project?
Hello! I am currently studying kinesiology. For my final project, I am required to interview a professional in physical therapy or physical therapy assistant to gain insight into their career. Is anyone willing to conduct an interview with me. The purpose of the project is to learn more about the profession, its daily responsibilities, and potential career paths within the field.

How do I know if I am setting myself up for success when I don’t know what path I want to take?
I have been struggling for a while now of knowing what I need to do to succeed. Every time I ask someone about it, they give me a vague answer that doesn’t fully answer my question. It has been stressing me out because I just want to set my self up for a great future and I feel like it is really hard nowadays to know what to do.

How much schooling to be successful?
How much schooling do you need to really be a successful physical therapist?

What is the salary difference?
What is the difference in salary from a physical therapist to a physical therapist assistant?

Why choose physical therapy?
what is the best part about physical therapy?

Physical Therapist interview for college assignment
Hello! My name is Grace, and I am a Sophomore at Concordia University Irvine. As a student pursuing a bachelors degree in kinesiology, I am eager to learn more about the physical therapy profession as I have interest in this field and wish to learn more about it with a current PT. I am reaching out to request an informational interview, as I believe this would provide a valuable perspective for my class assignment and help guide my future career aspirations. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of a physical therapist, the challenges in the field, etc. (have assigned + personal questions), and any advice you may have for someone considering this career path. If you are available for a brief phone or zoom call, please let me know a time that works for you. Thank you very much for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of speaking with you.

How do you see the Physical Therapy Industry changing in the next few years, and what should I focus on to stay relevant?
Are there any changes in the Physical Therapy Industry that might affect what classes I should take in high school and college to stay ahead of the trends and ensure I can get ahead of others?

What do you wish you had known before you started in Physical Therapy?
Do you have anything that you wish you would have known before you started physical therapy that could help someone looking to get into the field or anything that would make someone not want to get into the field?

What skills or experiences have been most valuable to you as a physical therapist?
What skills or experiences have been valuable you through school and in the job field?

What is high-demand in the physical therapy field?
I want to go into physical therapy, but I want to be able to be ensured a job after college.

What can I do to prepare myself to go into a physical therapy programs?
I'm 16 years old and have a passion to go into healthcare. I am hoping to start at a community college to become a PTA.

I'm interested in the field of Physical Therapy and Exercise Sciences and would like to know what the job outlook of these careers?
I think it's important to look at the job outlook so you can look into job security and make sure it's a stable job after graduation.

What is the best path I should take to pursue an education in Physical therapy or Exercise Sciences?
I'm currently a junior in high school and am trying to decide the best fit job or career path. I know I want to do something in the injury recovery field like physical therapy but I'm unsure of what the best path is.

About how many patients do you see a day as a PT?
How many patients or appointments do you have a day as a physical therapist. I am a sophomore in high school and hoping to become a physical therapist.

In order to become a physical therapist, what kind of classes did you take in college?
In order to become a physical therapist, what kind of classes did you take in college? I would like to become a physical therapist and I am wondering what classes I need to take in college. I am currently a sophomore in high school.

What do you have to do to become a physical therapist, how long do you have to go to college for?
I've wanted to become a physical therapist since I was little.

what colleges would be the best to go to for physical therapy ?
Physical therapy

physical therpy?
what is the best collage to go to become a physical therpist

what would be some benefits to becoming a physical therapist ?
what is the best eduaction

Is there any benefit to getting both my masters in athletic training and my doctorate in physical therapy?
There are three grad schools in the United States that have a dual degree program to get both degrees in about 4 years, but both are out of state to me and very expensive. I’ve been trying to find out if there is any true benefit of getting both degrees that will help me work with professional sports teams. Any and all help is appreciated, thank you!

Are there any shadow or volunteer opportunities for Physical Therapy in the Chicago area, close the westside or northside ?
In college I majored in Biology with a minor in Pre-med and Global Health. I wasn't able to add on Pre-Pt, but I took courses that was required for the pre-professional part.

How do I get involved with the Physical Therapy route?
I recently graduated from college and am currently taking a gap year. During this time, I aim to learn more about physical therapy and explore opportunities to work or volunteer in this field.

What major would be best to reach a bachelors degree when going towards physical therapy ?
Hello my name is Gabby, I'm an incoming high school senior at Rancho San Juan High School. You might not be aware of our school since it just opened a couple years ago but we are located in Salinas California. My goals after high school is to attend a 4 year University and hopefully work towards something related towards the physical therapy field. I believe one of the main reasons my interested sparked for PT was my participation in sports. I'm a student athlete at Rancho, some of sports I'm a part of are our Varsity Wrestling Team, Varsity Distance Track & Field Team and I'm Varsity Cross Country Team Captain. Being part of the sport all year round caused me to also suffer many injuries throughout my seasons. Many required me to attend physical therapy and just seeing that someone helped me make a difference in my health strikes my passion to succoring others . I'm really interested in Sacramento State's PT program but I'm required to earn a bachelor's degree prior to my enrollment. What major would be best to reach a bachelors degree when going towards physical therapy ? Please let me know what would be best. Thank you.

What job would be good if looking to go back to school to become a PTA ?
I currently hold a bachelors degree in health and movement studies. I am looking to become a physical therapist assistant. I’ll need to go back to school for it, but currently I am in need for a job. What careers should i be looking at if PTA is what I want to do at the end of the road?

What is a career ?
Okay I’m sort of confused need some assistance on this

What are the average day to day duties of a physical therapist/physical therapy aide?
I am currently working on a Health Science major with a concentration in physical therapy. I would like to further understand the responsibilities of professionals who work in physical therapy.