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Physical Therapy
BY: Mark TorresTech and Assessment
MW 8-9:15
For any High School/College students
interested in choosing this field.
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What is PT?
Physical Therapy is a medical practice in which a license health care professional help patients reduce pain and improve/restore mobility after an injury or surgery.
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Quick Facts….. Median Salary is $80,000. NJ is the
third highest paid state for PT earning $82,800
Work either in: outpatient clinic, inpatient rehab center, home, office, fitness center etc..
Takes about 3-4 yrs to get a degree in PT.
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Specializations: Cardiovascular & PulmonaryClinical ElectrophysiologyGeriatricsNeurologyOrthopaedicsPediatricsSports Physical TherapyWomen's Health
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PT wants to improve someone’sSpeed Mobility Balance Strength Flexibility Movement Coordination Respiratory endurance Cardiovascular endurance
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There are three different fields in PT:
Inpatient/Outpatient Physical Therapy
Research Base
Sports Medicine
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Before PT school
Some good undergraduate degrees
› Biology (Pre-Med)› Athletic Training› Health Promotion & Fitness Management› Physical Therapy Assistant
Try to Major in Health Science
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Pre-requisite Courses Every PT school as somewhat the same
pre-requisite.
Pre-requisite are prior courses needed to take more advance courses.
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Usually pre-requisite courses:› Anatomy and/or Physiology I and II› Biology› Chemistry I and II› Physics› Social and Behavioral Science› Statistics
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Some PT do a joint undergrad/PT degree
Ex: Stockton College of New Jersey› Pre- Physical Therapy (7 year program)
4 yrs undergraduate, 3 yrs PT
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Admission Process…..
Like any school there is a process and requirements that have to be met.
Every school is different.
IMPORTANT to do your research
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CHECKLIST
Research PT program and schools
› Sample of what to look for in order of importance
PT Program
Staff
School’s Accreditation
Location
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Receive a Bachelor Degree Complete Pre-Requisite Courses
Obtain Physical Therapy Experience Complete the recommended amount Have Hours verified by a PT
Pass any exam like MCAT Look at what the program request
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Hold a 3.0+ GPA
Obtain Official Transcript
3 appropriate references 1 from a license Physical Therapist Other 2 from professor or a professional in
the health field
Submit a completed application early
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It also doesn’t hurt to do a little extra› Join/Create a Club› Do Volunteer work› Get different certifications
You need to show the Board of Admission that YOU are UNIQUE
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Perks….. Employment in PT is growing fast then
expected.
Demand for therapist has sky rocketed
Expected to grow by 40% by 2020
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Benefits of a PT Career
Making a DifferenceBe a Movement Expert
Enjoy Job SecurityLove You Job
Choose Your LocationBe and Entrepreneur
Reference: http://www.apta.org/PTCareers/Benefits/
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US News & World Report issued a list of “best jobs” in 2012
Physical Therapy
Ranked 4th best job in health care
Ranked 8th overall best job
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Maybe I’ll look into Physical Therapy?!?!?
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Going After Your Goals
Be your you pick a career you love› Don’t just go after the money
Network with other interested or that are already in the field.
Never Give Up on Your DREAM
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For more information…..
Contact a local license physical therapist ORTalk to your professor, advisor, or Health
Profession Advisor
You can visit: www.apta.org for more information on PT