Physical Therapy Careers: Finding the Right Fit as a New Grad
So, you’ve just graduated as a DPT or are close to starting your career as a new grad. You’ve been preparing for this moment for the past several years of schooling. Long hours spent at the library and in the lab have finally paid off, and you are about to embark on your first job as a physical therapist! The only problem is there are so many different options to choose from and so many patient populations you can work with. It can be a hard decision, but these tips may help you choose a rewarding career that fits you.
Day In the Life of a Physical Therapist
Are you considering a career as a physical therapist and want to know what a day in the life of a PT looks like? Or maybe you’re a patient and curious about what your PT does over the day. I’m a physical therapist, and this is a look at a typical day, from arriving at the clinic to heading home for some personal time.
Quiz: Is PT The Right Profession for You?
Are you uncertain on which career path is right for you? Are you considering pursuing healthcare, but unsure which track is most suited towards your preferences? Take this short quiz to see if the Physical Therapy profession is right for you.
4 Reasons Why I Love Being a Physical Therapist
I decided to become a physical therapist a long time ago when I shadowed a local physical therapist for a week. During that week, I was able to see the wide variety of patients he was able to help and guide through their recovery. He saw young and old, athletic and deconditioned, and confident and anxious. This was when I realized the tremendous impact a physical therapist can have on a patient’s life. From there, I fully committed to becoming a physical therapist, and now I’m well into my sixth year of working as one for Athletico. Being that it’s National Physical Therapy Month, I sat down and reflected on the many reasons why I love my job.
Why I Became a Physical Therapist
Sometimes the road to finding ourselves and our calling is straight forward, sometimes it winds, and sometimes the path finds us. This is what happened to me. I had always been an athlete and enjoyed working out. I was fortunate not to be seriously injured during any sports, so I never experienced physical therapy as a means of recovery. Instead, I stumbled upon the field by accident.
6 Tips on Studying Smart for the NPTE
Here we are again, that time of year during which all new PT grads are cramming, studying and anxiously awaiting the upcoming National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE). Whether you’ve chosen to spend the time between graduation and the big test at work (and finally getting a paycheck) or taking a well-deserved break following three years of enigmatic and exhaustive education, the time has come to buckle down and get over one last hurdle. While it may seem at times an impossible task, know that there have been many before you that have gone through the trouble of learning what to do and what not to do in order to ensure success on the upcoming NPTE.
3 Reasons to Attend a Career Fair
Searching for a new job can be a long and grueling process. In addition to spending hours researching companies and applying to job postings online, job seekers oftentimes have to pass a phone interview before even meeting with a hiring manager.
4 Ways to Prepare for the Physical Therapy Board Exam
Three years of school, clinicals and countless hours of studying will culminate in a few short days with the physical therapy board exam. As a physical therapy student, this is what you’ve been working toward and we at Athletico would like to wish you luck as you prepare to take the Physical Therapy Boards.
