Physical Therapy
Dana VillasinProspects Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy as a Career
Who are Physical Therapist?~Educated licensed professionals
~Help clients improve or restore mobility
~Care for patients suffering from acute/chronic pain or post surgery discomfort.
~Inform clients how to prevent future injuries
~Develop plans using techniques to promote ability to move, reduce pain, and inhibit disabilities.Outpatient and Inpatient Clinics
Skilled nursing extended facilities
Home, Schools, and Hospices
Education or research center
Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments
Fitness centers and sports training facilitiesCareer Paths
Make a differenceBe a movement expertEnjoy Job securityLove your jobOptions of locationBe an entrepreneur Why Choose PT as Your CareerCHOOSE PT
(Source: APTA 2010 Median Income of Physical Therapists Summary Report.)~There are bout 198,000 licensed physical therapist in the United States.
~The medium salary is $80,000
~Differs from experiences, education, and locationSalaryBachelors Degree can be in any majorMost popular:Health and Exercise Science Athletic TrainingBiology
Undergraduate School
Three Credits STATISTICS PSYCHOLOGYAcademic Requirements (minimum)Eight Credits
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
A student must obtain a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grading schoolrequirements
INPATIENTOUTPATIENTClinical Experience
*On average, a prospective PT student needs to fulfill between 50-120 hours of volunteer or paid work under a licensed physical therapist.Three letters of recommendations~ One from a professor from the undergraduate degree program~ Two from two different physical therapists, in which, a student volunteered or worked underRecommendation Letters
GRE(Graduate Record Examination)Minimum combination score of 1000 from the verbal and quantitative section of the examTesting
Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service~help a student choose a specific school and program~advise about admission requirements~give a closer range of tuition feesApplying to PT program
(help you find schools)Public Program: $15,831 Private Program: $30,672 (average)
Cost of Graduate Program
~This program is created for a three year curriculum~Most programs have Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters~Each semester is full time creditsDoctorate Program
ClassesBiology/anatomy
Cellular histology
Physiology
Exercise physiology
Biomechanics
Kinesiology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
PathologyBehavioral sciences
Communication
Ethics/values
Management sciences finance
Sociology
Clinical reasoning evidence-based practice
Cardiovascular and pulmonary
Endocrine and metabolic musculoskeletalEach program is designed for the students to have practice in the fieldOn average, students will have 27.5 weeks of clinical experience Field Experience
Experience IsKey*For a student to practice as a physical therapist in United Sates, you must earn a PT degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program and pass a state licensure exam.Examination
Critical thinkerPassionSociableExperiencedAccountableConfidentCharacteristics
PHYSICAL THERAPIST Education Experience PassionDetermination