A Career In Physical Therapy (ARI)

Ever since I was a kid, it has been my life goal to help as many people I can. I have moved around in many different areas of the medical field, but no career had caught my eye as much as physical therapy. As an athlete, I have been in and out of the physical therapist’s office for a majority of my life. Each time I have went I could not help but be beyond grateful for what these people have done for me; they have given me the ability to play the sport I love despite all the hiccups. Physical therapy is a dynamic field within the field of medicine because as a physical therapist one can make a difference in the lives of his or her patients, enjoy job security, and enjoy a rewarding and personally satisfying career.

My career goal is to have my own Physical Therapy practice, and to be my own boss. I want to help revolutionize the ways in which medical personnel approach their patients, as there tends to be a disconnection between patients and medical staff. One of the biggest challenges I will likely face is owning my own practice, because I would first need to work under another company until I gain enough experience and financial wellness to open my own office. However, money and experience are only a small portion of making my business and my vision successful. I will need to be diligent in my pursuits, despite any setbacks that may occur, in an effort to help my practice thrive. My patients will be my number one concern in this respect. If I implement

In order to be successful in the profession as a physical therapist there are several prerequisites a person has to accomplish. One of the first prerequisites to become a physical therapist is you must graduate from a physical therapist educational program and obtain a master or doctoral degree. The master's degree programs for physical therapy typically are two to two and a half years in length, while doctoral degree programs usually last 3 years. In addition to classroom and laboratory instruction, students will complete supervised clinical experience to get a feel of the work environment. The coursework will include physics, biology and chemistry. Other additional coursework included during the physical therapy program is therapeutic procedures, biomechanics, examination techniques, human development, manifestations of disease, and neuroanatomy. You can specialize in one of those certain topics, which will concentrate more on a certain area. Students must also obtain a license in order to practice physical therapy. A license can be obtained by

Colleges with a medical department often have a master’s program for physical therapy. (“Physical Therapists”) Physical therapy students have a required amount of field work in order to complete a program. Each candidate must work in an accredited workplace for the field work assignments. This part of the program is extremely valuable and helpful for a new therapist entering the field. Working one on one can be difficult even with all of the educational tools. (Curtis 37)

Everyone feels good about themselves when they help someone accomplish something. I feel overwhelmed with joy when I help people. Becoming a physical therapist assistant (pta) will allow me to feel that kind of happiness. Whereas I want to become a physical therapist assistant so I can help people, a physical therapist assistant is the perfect career for me given that physical therapy will always be needed. This career will allow me to interact with patients and learn about them. I will help patients regain their movement and manage pain whether it was from surgery or a type of illness. The schooling will be tough, but the end will be worth it.

The article that I chose was published by Mayo Clinic School of Health Science, the title of the article is “Physical Therapy”. The article informs the reader on the roles, goals, as well as the overall definition of a physical therapist. According to the article, “Physical therapists (PTs) work with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes.” Therefore, a physical therapist works directly with the population that has a form of impairment in their movement, whether it is from an injury or an illness. The roles of a physical therapist are examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis

When considering the physical therapy career field, I concluded that my interests and skills are compatible with the career requirements in this field. My sisters friend whom I chose to interview for this paper, contributed to my interest in physical therapy. By doing this research I would like to learn the average pay for a physical therapist. Also, what are suggested classes for a physical therapist while in college? This research will help me better understand what a physical therapist does and will either help me lean towards or away from a career in this field.

If you are interested in a hands-on job, in which you observe patients during treatment sessions, assist patients, and receive instructions from a physical therapist, consider pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant. There are many reasons you should consider a career in physical therapy. A physical therapist assistant works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. In many practices, physical therapists rely on the physical therapist assistant to make sure that all the patients have access to physical therapy services. They help the physical therapist by providing physical therapy treatment sessions that the therapist might not get around to. According to American Physical Therapy Association physical therapy has a long history of returning individuals to their maximum level of physical function and in many cases; patients are being sent to physical therapy instead of surgery (“Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Careers Overview”). The physical therapist often depends on their assistant to provide services, such as workouts by helping the clients through many different exercises, massages, applying hot or cold packs, paraffin baths (“Physical Therapist Assistant - Career Overview”). Physical therapist assistants work with physical therapists, assisting them with the rehabilitation exercises and therapies relating with recovering from an injury or disability

Personal training is about helping people learn how to get active and healthy through series of movements that enhance mobility, aesthetics, and cardiovascular health. Physical therapy is about aiding those who have lost or never had that ability to gain it at least in some moderate way. There is nothing more important to me than relationships and helping those in need. Although there are several ways to achieve this, one thing we all want is to be around for our loved ones for as long as possible. A Pediatric Physical Therapist is not just a doctor to these children and parents, but they form bonds and personal relationships. To me, this is more important, having a human element to your job where compassion and gradual improvements to the quality of someone’s life far exceed the financial rewards. Working for multimillion dollar company has brought me satisfaction in ways of personal growth, but has only shown me the ugliness of people in pursuit money. I do not nor will I ever fit that mold and I would rather change one life for the better, then make money for a business who’s only motivation is making more money. Upon completing my Associates with GTCC, I plan on transferring to UNCG to complete a bachelors in Kinesiology and Apply to UNC chapel hills Physical Therapy

Originally, I enrolled in classes at Florida State College of Jacksonville to work on my Associates degree and apply for the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. At one point, I even considered cosmetology. After taking a few classes, I have realized that a career better suited for me and my interests would be an Automotive Service Mechanic. I truly believe this is the best career for me because I like helping others, working with my hands, and being able to be on my feet and move around throughout the day. Working and learning at the same time, would be ideal for me.

Physical Therapy is a very important profession. There are many people that are treated and cared for by the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant each and every day. They have helped many patients improve their overall way of life and this profession has provided jobs to thousands of people. Physical therapy has made a big impact on the world and has changed the way patients can be treated.

During my sophomore in high school at Wausau East, my parents told me that in a couple years, I was going to college and I needed to start thinking about what I want to do for a living. I knew right away that it was going to be something dealing with healthcare, but what specifically, I did not know. There was, however, a class titled Young Adult Medicine that was all about exploring occupations in the healthcare field and it lit a fire beneath my big decision. On one of the tours and job shadows that my classmates and I went on, this one in particular was to the Sport and Spine Clinic in Wausau. Every second we got to witness just a sneak peek of what a physical therapist job is like, the more I was intrigued by it and I began to ask myself

Sometimes in life we don’t know which direction to take in choosing the best career for us. I was once in that place knowing that I wanted to do something in the medical field but I didn’t know exactly what. After doing some research I came across physical therapy and how rewarding it is to become one. Knowing that I can make a difference in people’s lives meant a lot to me. I suggest many to follow the physical therapy career path. “You will work one-on-one, see them progress through treatment, and know that you are making a difference in their lives,” (said APTA Meredith Harris). Below there are three very instructing articles that explain the importance of physical therapy, and why you should

My career path to become a licensed physical therapist is two years in; and plenty more years left. I am using this writing assignment to better prepare myself for future decisions I must make regarding the Graduate Record Examination, applying to graduate school, internships and work experience, and possibly specialization. I am hoping to gain pertinent information pertaining to all aspects of my future decisions. In Part I of my paper I will be researching specific graduate schools to gain a better understanding of specific requirements along with information about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program offered. I chose two graduate schools that I am interested in based on their location: The University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL and The Louisiana State University Heath Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA. I will also discuss information I researched about the Graduate Record Examination.

I am from Lawrence, Kansas and recent graduate from Johnson County Community College with an Associates in Arts and an Associates in Science. Washburn University was my first choice of school to transfer to work on my Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Physical Therapy. I have always wanted to obtain a career where I can help others with my care giving skills. I developed an interest in Physical Therapy during high school while being treated for a head injury. The Physical Therapist would explain what she was going to do, why she was doing it and how it would affect and correct my injury. Intrigued with how manipulation, positioning, and exercises helped me gain back what I feared I might never have again. Leading