So You Want to Be a Physical Therapist
So You Want to Be a Physical Therapist. ... I think that a career in physical therapy is a wonderful profession. “ One of the great achievements of the physical therapy profession is that physical therapists are no longer ignored(Rothstein par. ... Physical therapy is such an important profession to get into because “There is such a large demand for physical therapists, and the actual amount is so limited, that employers are beginning to look in other countries for trained professional’s” (Rosen, Hegarty par. ... Physical therapists are so important to society and that alone would get me jumping up and down asking where do I sign up. For a person that is so caring towards people, is dedicated to working hard, willing to learn new things, good at science, and isn’t exactly good at math physical therapy is the perfect career for you. “Post secondary education is inevitable to establishing a career in physical therapy (Massey Par. ... “Before you can become a physical therapist it is important to consider what you will be getting into(APTA par11). ... In college it is important to take a lot of science courses and apply to a physical therapy program at an accredited university. ... At a university you can receive a number of degrees in physical therapy. ... Some people even go as far as getting a DPT a doctor of physical therapy degree. ... Knowledge must be a top priority to a physical therapist. “Physical therapists are professionally educated at the college or university level and are required to be licensed in the state or states in which they practice (Matthews 85).” “Before anyone can become a physical therapist he/she is required in every state to take and pass a licensure exam. ... This is one of the most important parts of the career because it will determine your current status and test you as a professional physical therapist. An internship can train you into the physical therapist you know that you can be. ... A physical therapist is always busy and has specific duties that he/she must carry out. A physical therapist is required to treat all patients with respect and integrity. “Physical therapy is helpful in treating many diseases and disabilities(WBE 435). ... Physical therapists perform a number of clinical tests. ... “Physical therapists spend much of their time treating physical ailments of one sort or another (Moffat 7).