My Desire To Become A Physical Therapist

I have spoken with physical therapists and some of their likes and dislikes about working as a physical therapists, and they said; “Being able to help heal people, as well as being able to experiment (more like play) with the innovative medical tools. On the other hand, the negative sides about becoming a physical therapist, is the long college education to obtain your license, you have to

What do you want to be? A question we are asked from kindergarten on up. For some people, the answer lies with them there whole life until they are able to pursue that dream. Others aren't able to choose what they want to be or do until the day comes to make the decision comes. As for me I made my career chose my sophomore year of high school. Although I didn't choose just one possible candidate I have boiled it down to two careers. The first being a Chiropractor and the second being a Physical Therapist.

Growing up, I always knew I wanted to have a fulfilling career that allowed me to help others. After much reflection, I figured I could never do both by sitting behind a desk in a quiet establishment. When I was in the eighth grade my first thought was becoming a physical therapist. I got the idea from my older sister as she started her college career preparing herself for physical therapy but soon gave up because of the hard classes she had to take, which then led her to get her degree in Recreational Therapy. I told myself I would not let the difficulty of class interfere with achieving my goals.

Many times you are asked the question, what do you want to do in the future? The answer to this question varies depending on your age. When I was younger I would have said I wanted to be a teacher when I got older because my mom worked with kids. However now that I am a senior getting ready to make a real decision that will affect my future my answer has changed. In five years I plan to be in graduates school working towards my degree in physical therapy. Right after I complete high school I want to go straight into college. To become a physical therapist you need to get your doctorates degree which can take up to eight to ten years. You also have to attend an internship to get experience with the field. It is good to have multiple job shadows so you know what you are getting yourself into. In order to be a physical therapist you need patience but also need to know how to get people to listen to you.

Physical Therapist helps maintain and restore a patients mobility or function and limit their physical disabilities of patients with disease or injuries. They work in many environments like hospitals, outpatient, clinics or sports and fitness facilities. A full time PT works forty hours a week their jobs can be labor intensive with moving equipment or patients or help them move or bend for their exercises. Physical therapist usually go to school for six to seven years. Physical Therapist is an effective career goal to help patients restore there mobility and function back to their daily activates (ExploreHealthCareers).

Since I was small I’ve always loved sports and playing doctor, but not a doctor in a hospital, more like a doctor who loved to be around sports. Growing up I didn’t know that there was a “sports doctor”. I only remembered seeing men or sometimes women with large black bags who paced the sideline on Friday night football games. By using Mississippi Choices, the internet, a book from the library, and a personal interview, I discovered what a Physical Therapist does and interesting facts about becoming a Physical Therapist.

By obtaining a degree in Kinesiology I can pursue my dreams of becoming a Physical Therapist. I want to become a Physical Therapist so that I can help assist the injured. Due to my participation in numerous sports, I personally know what it feels like to be injured. I believe that having gone through several injuries will allow me to connect with people on a more personal level and earn their trust. As of right now, I am interested in either working with the injured sport players, the elderly, or the wounded veterans. I wish to make a positive difference in someone’s

When I become older and much more qualified, I will a Physical Therapist. Being a Physical Therapist is my absolute career goal. I will provide the best care for my patents, and help them to get back to their way of life much easier. In order to get to this goal I will have to earn a degree, have over 80 hours of an internship, and then go on to graduate school to get my doctrine.

Professional Physical education programs in the United States only offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. To practice as a physical therapist in the US, you must earn a physical therapist degree from a CAPTE, which is an accredited physical therapist education program, and you must pass a licensure exam. Most physical therapist programs require a Bachelor's Degree but some programs can offer alternatives. After schooling, PT’s work with individuals from newborns to old people and create plans to improve their ability to move, reduce, pain and, prevent further injury. Locally, in Lake Oswego, there is a very well known Physical Therapy company named Therapeutic Associates L.O. Physical Therapy. All around the United States, ATI is one

As a young athlete, running had always been a least favorite past-time for me. Unfortunately, every sport I played was dependent on that very physical act. Millions of suicide runs and lay-ups in basketball, and even more base runs in softball at least distracted me because I was running for a purpose. My short stint on the cross-country team demonstrated to me that I may have excelled at fast-twitch running, but long-distance running was not my forte, made clear by my omnipresent side stitches. My senior year of high school came and to my surprise, running would be the one thing I missed so dearly. My short time as a starting varsity player in basketball came to an end when I completely tore my left ACL. A host of changes came from just one incident.

I recently graduated with my associate degree at Palm Beach college.It has been 3 years since I graduated from Glades Central Community High school.At first,I was not really sure about what I'm going to study because I was not had a specific career I want to study.But right now,I really sure about what I'm going to study .My plan is to be a physical therapist and my present goal is to go for my bachelor degree. I know there will be challenges but if I really want this I could overcome any challenge that's come my way. I am very determining about it ,and I will work very hard for me to be successful in this

Within our homes, schools, and community, there are many different fields of medicine to accommodate for the accelerating demand for doctors and physicians. With so many fields and concentrations of medicine, different schools have emerge to keep up with the demand. Now, not only are there primary care physicians, but also fields such as pediatrics and physical therapy. Since entering college, I have always had an internal debate and frustration on what I wanted to do and who I wanted to become and if I really did want to pursue a career in healthcare or engineering. Just recently deciding to aspire to become a physical therapist, I became so lost in how I was to pursue my career and the steps needed to achieve it. I have always thought that one only needed to take the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) and a letter of recommendation along with required coursework was all that was needed to become a doctor. Compiling this report allowed me to further research my desired healthcare career pathway and the experiences being a doctor comes with it.

The main focus of physical therapy is to help a person use their own body to function at its max potential and to help lead them to a more active, happy life. For a 5-star high school athlete, that could mean training to be on the same level as the college athletes. For somebody with a debilitating disease, it could be something as simple as trying to get out of bed and put shoes on without needing help. Although all of this is true, the main goal of a physical therapist is to help people help themselves.

I want to become a physical therapist. I love working with other people and really feel like I achieved something major if I help someone feel better. I would like to go to college and major in sports medicine and physical therapy and then find a job somewhere working as one. Eventually, I would want to open my own business and work with my employees. I want to stay in Missouri and, if possible, stay close to my family in Ste. Genevieve. Physical Therapist; one who helps people recover from injuries; is a career I wish to pursue due to the income, growth, and work conditions.

Through my background and professional experiences, I have been given the opportunity to work alongside professionals, learn from educators and gain a deep understanding and appreciation for physical therapy. My academic career and physical therapy observations were a road to self-discovery. I’ve come to find and discover personal attributes of myself that will allow for me to become well established in the field. Furthermore, my experiences have allowed for me to successfully and effectively interact with people of different social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. My motivation for becoming a physical therapist stems from my overall want to help better others.