Heather Said:

Hi, anyone, please, can tell me about a website that lists only best of physical therapy jobs?

We Answered:

http://www.ptjobs.com

Alex Said:

Which Is More In Demand Physical Therapy or respiratory therapy job?

We Answered:

I am both. There are jobs for both. RT for a 2 year degree is a great option. You can do both. Get an AAS in RT. Then get a BS in anything and take the remaining pre reqs then apply to PT school. They go great together. I rarely practice as an RT but I use my RT skills and knowledge daily. RT can work nights and weekends so going to school is not a probleme Also depending on where you work, there is a lot of down time between rounds and med passes that you can study.


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Troy Said:

What is the a Physical Therapy job like?

We Answered:

That is a tough question, how good of a student are you. It is definitely challenging but it can be done.

It is very interesting. I would suggest you shadow a therapist.

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect…

Physical therapists (PTs) are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility - in many cases without expensive surgery and often reducing the need for long-term use of prescription medications and their side effects.

PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Physical therapists provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a physical therapist practices.

All PTs must receive a graduate degree from an accredited physical therapist program before taking the national licensure examination that allows them to practice. The majority of programs offer the doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree.

WHAT DO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS EARN?

More than 175,000 physical therapists are licensed in the U.S. today. The median salary for a physical therapist is $80,000 depending on position, years of experience, degree of education, geographic location, and practice setting.

WHERE DO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PRACTICE?

Although many physical therapists practice in hospitals, over 80 percent practice in:


Outpatient clinics or offices
Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
Skilled nursing, extended care, or subacute facilities
Homes
Education or research centers
Schools
Hospices
Industrial, workplace, or other occupational environments
Fitness centers and sports training facilities
WHAT ARE THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A PT?

The minimum educational requirement is a post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited education program. While some programs offer a master's degree, a growing majority of programs offer the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Currently, 199 colleges and universities nationwide support 212 accredited professional physical therapist education programs; 96% now offer the DPT and the remaining programs are planning to convert.

WHAT ARE THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING A PT?

After graduation, candidates must pass a state-administered national exam. Other requirements for physical therapy practice vary from state to state according to physical therapy practice acts or state regulations governing physical therapy.

WHAT IS THE EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physical therapists is expected to grow by 30 percent from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), with just a 0.2 percent unemployment rate, physical therapists are now experiencing the best employment conditions since enactment of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

For more information on a career in physical therapy, click here, or contact APTA Public Relations, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488, telephone: 703/706-3248, fax: 703/706-8578.

Alfredo Said:

Name some sites offering Physical therapy Jobs?

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I'm not sure where you are located, but here in OK and AR, just about everyplace is hiring. If you are licensed, you're likely getting at least 1-2 recruitment cards in the mail each day. I would call around to the local hospitals, nursing homes, therapy clinics, and home health agencies. People there should be able to point you in the right direction!

Derrick Said:

Guys, which site is best for getting good physical therapy jobs?

We Answered:

Hi, have you checked out www.PhysicalTherapyCrossing.com? This site enlists best of physical therapy jobs collected from allover the world. Its huge database contains millions of physical therapy jobs. This site is simple, effective and user friendly. You can get help whenever you needed from the employees of this site. This site also provides insights into health care industry. You just can get your desired job here only.

Penny Said:

Do I need previous work experience to go to school for Physical Therapy?

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Most PT schools require that you complete some observation hours (usually 50) in either a paid or volunteer position and have the persons supervising you fill out application recommendations for you (you usually get these in your application packet). Other than that, I wouldn't necessarily say that work experience is a prerequisite...that particular school might have that recommendation.

...I'd be happy to review the information if you can post a website.

Carolyn Said:

Any Occupational or physical therapy sites that offer jobs ?

We Answered:

PhysicalTherapyCrossing is one of EmploymentCrossing's niche job boards. It is the most popular job-search site among serious and dedicated physical therapy professionals. Its mission is to ensure that serious job seekers get access to every physical therapy job opening — even the hidden ones!

PhysicalTherapyCrossing is on track to rule the physical therapy job-seeking industry with its sophisticated methods for gathering jobs. PhysicalTherapyCrossing employs hundreds of programmers and support staff who commit their time to aggregating job-listing URLs to increase the site's job-gathering capabilities daily. Its researchers continuously monitor the hiring needs of thousands of employers around the country.