Physical therapist

There is more than being just a physical therapist then what it seems.It is a job that requires lots of commitment and dedication. A career in physical therapy is best fitted for hardworking, caring, individuals. The salary in the physical therapy industry depends on one’s position. “The cost of education for a physical therapist has a huge impact on the profession” (Jette). In Springfield, Missouri there are only two physical therapist schools that graduate one-hundred-twenty students each…

would like to be a physical therapist assistant. After high school my goal is to go to college to be a physical therapist assistant. I have chosen this career because I can stay close to home to work I don’t have to live seven to eight hours away from my parents. This career will allow me to do more things with my life. I have not had any experiences that would link me to this career. A physical therapist’s assistant works only under the supervision of a physical therapist. The…

Physical therapy is a career that I can see myself doing for a very long time. Being able to wake up and be pleased to go to work is reassuring. Physical therapy is expected to have a good job growth in the following 10 years. Making it very helpful to people who need assistance either helping people gain the power to do daily duties after an accident or helping develop a plan for Olympic runner to better prevent injuries. There is different fields and educational requirements that need to be…

Do physical therapists diagnose? I remember being a physical therapy intern abroad and was presented with a case of a patient diagnosed with CVA. My grade was on the line. I was asked to perform a thorough evaluation and examination to make an impression and determine the type of stroke the patient is exhibiting. I was scared but was up to the challenge. I did not have access to the medical chart except to rely on the patient’s history and manifestations. Three hours later of assessment and…

Interviewing someone is something I am definitely going to need for my future career as a physical therapist. This class is going to get me where to the point where I need to be with interviewing a patient and being able to gain respect and trust with my patients. With the two interviews we have done in class, I can see where I have improved as an interviewer and where I need significant improvement on my interviewing skills. Opening the two interviews, I thought I did a much better job at…

As a future physical therapist, I will embody APTA’s vision by specializing in pediatrics and teaching children, young adults, and their parents not only the importance of living an active lifestyle, but how to in a fun, safe, and effective manner in order to optimize movement and function. Children are our future, and as they progress and overcome their physical barriers, it will ensure a successful existence of society far into the future. Physical exercise is extremely important for young and…

FLOW Experience I have one particular activity I do that I really feel a “FLOW” experience. On Friday mornings, I job shadow a friend, who is a Physical Therapist Assistant, at a nursing- rehabilitation facility. The first time I went, I dreaded it because we had 12 patients to work with and I thought it was going to be a long day. I was so interested in what she was doing with the patients and why she was doing it that when my alarm when off I was so shocked that it was already time to go.…

also helps people is a Physical Therapist. Looking at jobs, a good job is working as a Physical Therapist if one loves helping people. When working as a Physical Therapist they work a lot on their feet and lift heavy things. Sometimes Physical Therapist work out with some of the patients. When working as a Physical Therapist…

become a regular physical therapist or a military physical therapist. Either way, I am interested in being a physical therapist. After an injury or a surgery everyone wants to get back to the best possible condition, I want to help people do that. My Aunt is a physical therapist assistant, when I was younger she has talked to me about her occupation, what she does, and how she got to where she is. That was the first time I was introduced to the idea of being a physical therapist. More recently…

profession of physical therapy has always caught my eye along with being in the military. My passion for helping others along with my desire to serve my country has lead me to discovering the position of a physical therapist in the Navy. The job entitles helping those who were injured serving the great country of America, their families, and others who cannot afford care and to restore their injuries back to a fully functional state through therapy. The pathway to reach my goal of being a…