Is Physical Therapy a Good Career? Insight from a Physical Therapist
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what does he mean by shadowing? can I just walk in and watch the physio from the darkness
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I love that your interests are finance & physical therapy. I too enjoy them both. I have been a PT aide for 3+ years & am now an office manager for a PT clinic. I’m 24 & don’t have my bachelors. While I feel as though PT suits me, I believe it’s financially & time wise for me to just go to PTA school. What are your thoughts?
Hi Camille! PTA school is an excellent option for people who want to work in physical therapy without incurring the debt or time it takes to get a DPT. I think too many people look at the “D”PT as an educational check mark, crossing it off your life’s to do list - like getting a doctorate in something fulfills a deep down desire to do something “big” with your career. The truth is, you can affect so many people as a PTA - you don’t do the evaluations, but you perform vital treatments throughout the plan of care and play a huge role in getting people better. I hope you find a way to stay involved in PT without feeling like you need to spend the next 7 years pursuing a DPT degree. It’s not that I’m against you going back for a bachelors or even a DPT. I think you’ll excel in the clinic space as a PTA and that your experience as an office manager may even set you up as a clinic manager down the road.
@@PTProgress New Subbie here from Philadelphia PA ( @FLC.TV on IG or TH-cam) and this was the EXACT advice i was looking for. THANK YOU!!!
Great video - I currently work in Finance and want to make the change to a career in Physiotherapy so this was so helpful! Thanks
Me too!! But I’m not sure if I want to go into PT or dietitian. I would love to do both but cants at the age of 30
I had applied for Physiotherapy in University of Uyo, Nigeria. Please l will love to have you as my mentor..
someone can also specialized in wound care and become a PT wound specialist.
I can't do it during this time. I really want to see physiotherapy at work. I have to understand if it is the right career for me, but with covid it is impossible :(
Thanks for creating this video! As a current PT student, I found your video insightful and comprehensive. I'll definitely be sharing this video with people who ask me about becoming a PT. What would be an example of a PT moving up the corporate ladder in leadership positions? In your best estimation how common is this?
Hey Stefan, is there a way I can contact you personally?
Hi Tim, greetings from Dubai, I'm an IT business n I want to become a physical therapist, my question to u is since you got a degree Finance how did you prepare yourself for prerequisite courses for Physical therapy, like Biology and Anatomy how did you study these subjects, did you start with basics, have you read books like Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies? do you think books like these are helpful for someone like me
Omgg I'm in finance...almost ten years...now I'm so interested in physical therapy. It seems very rewarding 😊. You got a new subscriber.
You won’t find a job
You won’t find a job
@@satyasatya6694 why’s that?
@@satyasatya6694 yea I realized that after research lol
@@mcvo4347 yeah same lol I’m in pt school rn and wishing I did finance.
Im in finance and interested in pt, and i was looking for it if its a good career, and there u go!..
I'm currently working at a movie theater and thought P.T would be cool and thought i do research first. Your video was the first one that came up and i can't thank you enough for it! It really answered most of my questions so thank you again! 🤗😁
Thank you for sharing your insight. I’m really torn between DPT vs PTA due to time/family commitments. Fortunately I have the GI Bill, but I’m looking at 2 years of making
I'd like to ask what career field is best to switch to from a business administration field and in demand from Public health, physiotherapy or dentistry
Am a Physiotherapy student , how do I get a job after completing can you help me please
When you say that work hours are flexible does that depend on a certain setting that you’re working in, or do all settings have flexible hours? By settings I mean outpatient, hospital, home etc
How old were you when u got ur degree?
At what age did you started your pt career? How?
Tim, thank you so much. You're very concise and clear with the way you explain things! I'm going to school in Idaho and am a Pre-PT student. Thanks for the clarity and insights you shared!
Please guide international students too how they can get admission in ptschool
Please...
@@Jaytrades001 do you want to study in india?
@@deepakpandeyl6460 no not India.
How old were you when you did the career change ?
Hi there.
I'm really confused.
Which major should I go with, I have done DPT(doctor of physical therapy) and due to covid and the worst situations of our clinical area, we were not able to do any practical work there.
I want to appear in liscence exam but in that exam practical work portion of the exam seem a hug barrier to me.
So for that purpose I want to do specilization in exercise science or kinesiology and specifically in USA. For which liscence exam I have been preparing for.
I need your help.
Which option would be best.
Exercise science or kinesiology?
Or if you have any other option please suggest me.
I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and i really appreciate it, Tim. I am also stuck in a corporate finance job at 28 and would love to switch careers. I’ve already shadowed and absolutely love it. Any advice? Is it too late for a dpt?
Never too late man, if you love it and can finance it, do it
Really helpful 😃
Hello, I am glad I found your channel. Do you have a bachelors degree in finance? I just completed my bachelors degree in business and I wish to become a physical therapist but I am a bit concerned of the amount of time it will take to take pre requisites and get accepted into a program. I am considering becoming a pta first and then at some point later finish off DPT. What are your recommendations?
Hi Jaime! Yes I do have a bachelors degree in business and an MBA as well. I became a PT after I worked in finance for 5 years. I spent about 14 months completing the extra pre-reqs required for PT school, but I worked full time, completing the courses over 3 semesters. To be honest, with a bachelors degree in business you may be better off just getting an associate's degree to become a PTA in just 2 years. If it takes you a year for pre-reqs plus 3 years to get a DPT, you'll be spending a TON more on tuition to get your DPT. A few thoughts: don't get a "DPT" just to get a doctorate degree (see my other video on that..), the cost to become a "DPT" is absurd - spending $150k to 200k does not match the 70k you earn as a PT. PTAs can make 55-70k+ depending on the setting. While physical therapy is an interesting field, it is very difficult to recommend that people jump into the career when there is a HUGE cost to become a PT and big issue with the income to debt ratio.
Oh wow an MBA too? That’s awesome but sure is along time in school. That’s exactly why i am considering becoming a PTA, however I live in Texas where tuition at a public university is roughly around $30-40k for the entire DPT program. Would you still advise to become a PTA? I am not interested in the title, I am more interested in the autonomy.
@@jaimecorral6304 In that case, I would recommend pursuing your DPT to become a physical therapist. Texas tuition is very reasonable and you should be able to graduate with minimal debt. Best of luck with your pursuit to become a PT! Hopefully some of the videos on the PT school playlist prove helpful for you!
Thank you I appreciate it!
PTProgress PTs earn 70k?!? Do you have a video on why you left finance? I am premed but kind of want to transition to business.
Is it the same in Canada?
How can I connect to you
Can a physiotherapist become rich?
Sure - but it takes discipline to build wealth (regardless of profession/income)
Duuuude. How did you go from a Business Degree to Physical Therapy? I have a Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, and I want to change my career. Any way I could get in contact with you or someone who could let me know?
Should I shadow in high school or college?
I think if it's a career you're seriously considering and willing to spend 40 hours a week doing for 15+ years, it's worth shadowing both in high school and in college. Your interests can change from high school to college, so keep an open mind. Shadow a PT for 50 hours in high school as well as other careers you're interested in pursuing. Then shadow a few more in college between freshman/sophomore/junior years.
Depends honestly. In the state of Texas you can’t include anything you did in high school so it would be pointless. But absolutely start as soon as you start college. All colleges that I’m aware of require at least 75 hours.
Good vid
How long does it take to become a PTA?
Here in California , normally ~2 years to become a PTA
2 years in Texas as well