Physical Therapist

Physical therapists also known as PT's are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Physical therapists teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Traditional PT programs can range from 30-36 months. So in addition to the 4 years, you spend completing an undergraduate degree, you'll also spend about 3 years at a DPT program, totaling 7 years of college education to become a physical therapist. Yes, the process to become a physical therapist is long but worth it. The majority of schools require a minimum of 3.0 GPA, but the acceptance rate of many schools can have GPA scores as high as 3.75 average.

Physical therapy is generally a day shift job with PTA's usually working 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Some physical therapy providers offer services to patients/clients during the early morning or early evening hours.

The job satisfaction of being a PT is good, they say it is a job with low-stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, getting promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. The job satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level, and flexibility. If you go to school for physical therapy it is very expensive, putting you in debt.

If you want to read my other blogs on careers click on the links below!
https://addylinsworld.blogspot.com/2020/01/real-estate-agent.html
https://addylinsworld.blogspot.com/2020/01/detective_66.html
https://addylinsworld.blogspot.com/2020/01/hedge-fund-manager.html