Summary: Completing The Transitional Doctorate Program In Physical Therapy

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)

As I have almost completed my sophomore year of college, I know what my career goals are at this point. I am currently on the physical therapy track planning to declare the major of exercise science: applied kinesiology. I became interested in PT after hearing many appealing things about it such as: the rapid growth and demand of physical therapists, the purpose it serves, and financial stability that comes along with the rewarding work. I am eager to learn about the functions, progress, and healing of the human body in the most natural manner, and through exercise science my knowledge in this study will certainly grow.

Physical Therapy is an active, helpful career. It focuses on rehabilitation to reestablish full function and mobility to the patient. Anyone and everyone can qualify for physical therapy. Patients differ in age and race, and of course, by their illness or injury. The job involves possessing and using knowledge to diagnose the patient and establish a management plan deciding what therapy will benefit and improve the patient’s condition and averaging how long it will take to accomplish.

The standard scope of practice of a Doctor of Physical Therapy consists of providing exercises and services that “prevent, minimize, or eliminate impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, and participation restrictions” as well as creating goals that will guide my patient to better mobility (The Physical Therapy, 2015). Physical therapy is a dynamic form of health care that focuses on rehabilitation, risk-prevention exercises, and performance

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

Physical Therapy programs are presented as a master’s (MPT, MSPT, MS) or doctoral (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program. In order to be admitted to a DPT, MPT, MSPT, or MS program you have to first either completely obtain, or have been working at least three years closer to an undergraduate baccalaureate accredited

I have previously worked with physical therapists while I was a behavioral therapist at an autism clinic. Some of my patients required a multi-dimensional approach with many specialties including PT, OT, and SLP. Prior to this experience I assumed physical therapists had a very limited role in the health care setting. I thought their only focus was on the elderly and post-surgical patients, but then I realized it is a much broader specialty. Physical therapists can also specialize in neurological disorders, special needs children, and many other aspects of the patient’s overall health.

The DPT physical therapy program at New York Medical College presents rigorous courses with a strong problem based curriculum. Facing challenges allow for personal growth and equips one with the tools needed to overcome more complex challenges in the future. Many unforeseen obstacles will be faced in this intense program, but I am willing to take the first step in overcoming this feat.

My career plan primarily starts with graduating from high school. Once I walk across the stage May 2017 I plan to further my education. I plan on getting accepted to my dream college Winthrop. I will major in Biology. I will take the pre-physical therapy program that the biology department offers. After completing my four years I will then move on to graduate school in order to be a certified physical therapist. I’m well aware that becoming a physical therapist is very competitive and requires hard work. I fully understand that it will not come easy. After spending up to 4 more years in college I will finally become a physical therapist. Going to school for physical therapy is basically like medical school. Medical school and physical therapy

If anybody believes that becoming a PT is effortless, they had better think again! First, you must achieve your DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) degree. This process typically takes three years. Only a select few programs will accept students straight from high school into an admissions program. Depending on the student’s completion of undergraduate courses, they may automatically advance into the professional phase of the PT program. Most programs demand a bachelor's degree prior to admission into the professional PT program. Other programs require a set of two-three year curricular formats. Three years dedicated to pre-professional (undergraduates/pre-PT), the student then advances to the three year professional program (DPT). Initial content

That is the first step to making progress. I will build great relationships with my patients to gain their trust and make them feel like home when they are at physical therapy. I will do my best to provide the friendliest and most comforting environment for all patients that walk through the door. A personalized greeting and a little humor can go a long way. I want my patients to look forward to coming in for treatment, not see it as a hassle, or something they have to go through. I will be compassionate and supportive of all patients to reverse any feelings of vulnerability and embarrassment. I will also be the type of physical therapist who practices what they preach. I will be, as I have been for years, physically fit and health conscious to be a role model for my

My professional development goals have been established along the DPT program. As I was taking classes I had defining moments where I could clearly see my career direction moving forward. I have become more conscious about the importance of pursuing high quality continuing education courses and professional development opportunities, beneficial not only to me, but to the over ninety therapists working at our practice and the 20+ Level II students coming for their clinical internships at our agency every year. As we all have been instructed, we are accountable for learning and change (American Physical Therapy Association, 2012). Also, under the core value of professional duty, we are called to mentor others to

I selected theses schools as my choices because of their accredited medical programs that specialize in physical therapy. They have a earned grants from different foundations that believe they are housing students that are going to change the medical world and provide advancements in health care for patients, such as new medicines and treatments. This demonstrates to me that they are proud of their work and determined to create a change for the future. This makes me want to be apart of these programs as well as share my own ideas that will help make a difference in the lives of others. Texas State and UT have more affordable tuition rates compared to Baylor but, they all are relatively close to home where I am able to visit with my family

I am a firm believer that the career choice that a person makes can say a lot about their passions and character. Helping others and exercising are two of my favorite hobbies, which eventually led me to decide my the best suited field of college study, a doctorate in Physical Therapy. In 2013, I began to seriously consider the profession I wanted to study in college. Unfortunately in that same year, my mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Immediately, I decided to choose a course of study that actively benefits people, especially those with debilitating diseases. Her diagnosis has drastically fueled my motivation to study Physical Therapy for a future the most beneficial career for me to truly help her and others, despite the illness or injury. My mother had been a runner until her Multiple Sclerosis caused severe muscle weakness, causing extreme pain. I currently use my knowledge that I’ve gained through studying in a Sports

Anyone who enters into the medical field should carry responsibility embodied in following the dictum, in the promise, “to do no harm.” They would have to learn the craft as adeptly as possibly educating themselves to help those who are in need. Once the Physical Therapist becomes familiarized with the goals, they take into another consideration with promise, which is “to improve quality of life.” As a Physical Therapist we are given tools to improve someone’s life experience through our education and continual learning. In addition, with all the goals as a Physical Therapist has completed, they are able to optimize a person’s movement. Eventually, physical therapists are able to experience the wonders of helping others by their existence in their lifetime. As a physical therapist, embodying the vision to improve quality of life, we double our number in our goals to improve the human experience with the tools that we learned, and we seek for more knowledge.