Physical Therapy Personal Statement

My first experience observing a physical therapist, commenced in the summer of 2014. At the time, I was given the opportunity to observe a physical therapist named Jennifer Moreland. Throughout my time observing her, I began to recognize she was not just a physical therapist with her patients. Many times, she took on the role of a consoler, cheerleader, friend and supporter for her patients. Reflecting back on this, I am able to see that the primary reason she has succeeded as a physical therapist; is due to her amiable, encouraging and empathetic nature. These character traits have allowed her to do more than heal patients' musculoskeletal problems. She has also been able to heal hearts, souls and minds by cheering, supporting, listening

While there may be many experiences and attributes that I possess that will be a catalyst in my success as a physical therapist there are three that I feel have thoroughly prepared me for the physical therapy profession. First is the attribute of empathy. I feel that I am empathetic as a result of growing up with an older brother who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. I can definitively say that growing up with a sibling who has a disability has shaped me into the person that I am today and has allowed me to develop skills in ways that others may not have been exposed to. This experience will be valuable because when patients are receiving physical therapy, they may feel alone and frustrated with themselves. It is important for myself,

I feel so ready to enter the physical therapy field as PTA. I’m proficient with the implementation of patient care, progressing patients within their plan of care and adjusting patient treatment to ensure patient safety. I feel that all the clinical rotations have allowed me to practice what I have learned throughout the PTA program. I need to continue learning and improving my patient

Why do you want to attend a summer program at Wake Forest University? How will this experience help you prepare for your college career and beyond?

I want to help others, in any way I can. My ticket would take me to a physical therapist degree. I gained an interest in becoming a physical therapist when I started to care more about my physical fitness, and wonder all about muscles and the human bodies full potential. I know I would make an excellent physical therapist. My interest in the human body makes it very easy to learn and drives me to learn as much as I possibly can. When it comes to the human body and learning about how different activates and diets affect it, I can never learn enough. I want to be a physical therapist so I can help others feel healthy.

Since I was a child, I’ve always had a strong interest in science. I remember receiving a telescope and microscope kit for my birthday one year, and it was the best gift I’d ever been given. That’s what truly sparked my passion for the field of science and, more specifically, the medical field.

Attending the DPT physical therapy program at University of the Sciences will provide me with valuable experiences in my academics that will allow me to succeed as a physical therapist in the future. I believe that my experience as a physical therapy aide, my background in dance and education obtained from the University of the Sciences, I would become a prominent leader, a cutting-edge innovator and skilled physical therapist.

As I was growing into an young adult, I was asked many questions as to what I wanted to be when I grew up. Now the time has come, the decision that will affect the rest of my life. As I reflect upon the last few years, I realize how much I enjoy volunteering and helping people in my community. I am thankful for the National Beta Club and Key Club for allowing me to be involved in many vigorous activities. These activities have led me to decide to pursue a career in the medical field, preferably Physical Therapy. I feel a scholarship could help me accomplish and have my dream job.

Hearing my name followed by “PhD in Physical Therapy” will mark the beginning of accomplishing a long list of goals. Two of my passions, exercise and helping others, have led to my perfect career choice. I plan on graduating college with my doctorate in Physical Therapy, operating my own practice, and opening a health food market.

On September 8th, 2015, I first began interning for Dr. Dawn Cox and her staff of experienced Physical Therapists at PRANA Functional Manual Therapy in Lancaster, PA. Since day one of my lived experience, I have noted every one-on-one, patients-therapist interaction. Intermittently, I would ask the therapists “Why choose Physical Therapy as a profession?” One of the Physical Therapists conveyed that aside from the substantial benefits a job provides, it was the intangible materials that added satisfaction to it. As a student exploring the field of Physical Therapy, I have infallibly witnessed professionalism through the therapists at PRANA transparent altruism with patients, without violating unethical practices as professionals; their apposite

On September 8th, 2015, I first began interning for Dr. Dawn Cox and her staff of experienced Physical Therapists at PRANA Functional Manual Therapy in Lancaster, PA as a Physical Therapy Aide. Intermittently, on the first day of my internship, I would ask the therapists “Why choose Physical Therapy as a profession?” One of the Physical Therapists conveyed that aside from the substantial benefits a job provides, it was the intangible materials that gave the profession a meaning. As a student exploring the field of Physical Therapy, I have infallibly witnessed professionalism at PRANA and other Physical Therapy facilities through the therapists’ altruism towards patients -without violating ethical practices as professionals; their apposite use of communication with each individual at the workplace; and their sense of accountability when things go unforeseen.

My topic for this essay is physical therapy. I choose this career because my mother sustained a back injury for a while and she was in so much pain. I felt so helpless and desperately wants to do something to help my mother. Luckily, there is a specialist who can help my mom with her back injury. I realized that my mom isn’t only one in this world who suffered the injuries and it shifted my interests in technology to physical therapy. Although I want to be a physical therapist, I have a lot of questions for this career. I want to know what kind of education I have to take and work environment for this career. Also, I am wondering how can they deal with the patients with the PTSD. Before I start to research this career, I thought it was a

The profession of physical therapy (PT) has been around in the United States of America (USA) for almost a century. During this time period though, physical therapy has evolved significantly as a career choice for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare industry as rehabilitation professionals. The first group of rehabilitation professionals began training as reconstruction aides at the profession’s inception in 1917.1 However, now in the 21st century, physical therapy has grown to becoming a doctoring profession graduating physical therapists who have earned a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree.2 The DPT requirement was introduced and mandated in the USA by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as the entry level

A physical therapist requires many skills to help them do their jobs, such as good communication skills and the ability to motivate their patient. They also need many years of education and must be able to interact on many different levels with people. However, they can’t

Excellence: Excellence is a key component behind the practice of evidence-based care in the profession of physical therapy. As a doctoring profession that utilizes high levels of research, the knowledge invested into care will lead to well-constructed successful outcomes. Physical therapy will continue to expand and excel in the quality of patient centered care. I’ve worked hard to meet goals throughout my undergraduate education and will continue to meet higher standards as a graduate student. As a future professional, I will aim far beyond what is necessary to meet basic requirements, and continually pursue growth.