Statement Of Purpose: A Career In Physical Therapy

Have you ever wondered what career you might want when you grow up? 1. I have, and for me it has always been physical therapy. Other career ideas have come and gone, but physical therapy tends to always be the one I come back to. Both of my parents are physical therapists, which has intrigued me. Getting to be around people with this career has let me see some of the amazing things about it, and some of the not-so-amazing things. When choosing a career in physical therapy, it is important for me to consider each element involved. Physical therapists, or PTs, have a great deal of responsibilities. 2. PTs “help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain” (Occupational Outlook). This means that they interact with people throughout their day. Which, for some people, may not be the best thing. 9. However, anyone who wants to be a PT should have exceptional relational skills (Occupational Outlook). Since they are working to improve people’s strength and movement, PTs also need to be prepared to lift, stabilize, and support patients using their hands and, when necessary, their whole body (OK Career Guide). Physically working with the patients, however, …show more content…
10.For starters, just knowing that you were able to help get people from seriously injured and immobile back to their everyday life would be an amazing feeling. Not only that, but PTs make a pretty great salary. 13. The average salary for a physical therapist as of May 2014 is $82,390 (Occupational Outlook). This means that some PTs make more or less than that. It varies depending on where you live, how long you’ve been in practice, and what kind of facility you work in. Home health services, nursing homes, and hospitals tend to make more than the average salary. However, owning your own office can reach over $100,000. It can often be gratifying to earn a wage that is compensatory for the efforts put