Career questions tagged 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?
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.