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    Physical therapy involves treating patients to improve movement and function through methods like exercise under the direction of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Physical therapists work in various settings like hospitals, private practices, schools and more with a diverse range of patients from pediatric to geriatric patients. Becoming a physical therapist requires obtaining a bachelor's degree, completing a 3-year doctorate in physical therapy, and passing a licensure exam.

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    Physical therapy involves treating patients to improve movement and function through methods like exercise under the direction of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Physical therapists work in various settings like hospitals, private practices, schools and more with a diverse range of patients from pediatric to geriatric patients. Becoming a physical therapist requires obtaining a bachelor's degree, completing a 3-year doctorate in physical therapy, and passing a licensure exam.

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    Physical therapy involves treating patients to improve movement and function through methods like exercise under the direction of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Physical therapists work in various settings like hospitals, private practices, schools and more with a diverse range of patients from pediatric to geriatric patients. Becoming a physical therapist requires obtaining a bachelor's degree, completing a 3-year doctorate in physical therapy, and passing a licensure exam.

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    Physical Therapy

    Introduction

    Bradley Blanchet Rose Bradshaw Taylor Cole Hannah Cook Ivy McKee
    University of Louisville University of Ohio University Eastern Kentucky Ball State University
    Exercise Science Cincinnati Exercise Physiology University Exercise Science
    Spanish Minor Health Sciences TriHealth Bethesda Exercise and Sports Spanish Minor
    Benchmark- Ft. Drayer- Beavercreek Butler Science OSU Sports Medicine
    Mitchell Benchmark- Florence
    What is Physical Therapy?
    Physical Therapy is treatment provided by a Physical
    Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) that
    helps people improve their movement and physical function,
    manage pain and other chronic conditions, and recover from
    and prevent injury and chronic disease.

    Physical Therapist (PT): Licensed doctors who examine, diagnose, and treat
    movement dysfunction.
    Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA): Licensed or certified clinicians who provide
    physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed
    Physical Therapist.
    Where can you work?

    Hospitals and
    Private Outpatient Nursing
    Acute Care
    Practice Clinics Homes
    Facilities

    Assisted-
    Fitness
    Living Home Health Schools
    Facilities
    Facilities

    Corporate
    Military Public Health Athletics
    Offices
    ➢ Pediatrics
    ➢ Geriatrics
    ➢ Pediatric Athletes

    Who can you ➢ Professional Athletes


    ▪ FC Cincinnati
    work with? ▪ Cincinnati Ballet
    ➢ Military Personnel/Veterans
    ➢ Community members
    The Road to Becoming a Physical Therapist
    DPT:
    High School Three-year DPT DPT licensure
    diploma or GED Bachelor’s Degree exam
    degree*

    *Some programs differ in length

    PTA:
    High School Two-year PTA licensure
    diploma or GED associate degree exam
    Common Majors:
    Myth: ➢ Exercise/Health Sciences
    You have to be
    ➢ Spanish
    a Science Major
    to become a ➢ Business Administration
    Physical ➢ Psychology
    Therapist
    ➢ Liberal Arts
    **Must take science prerequisites, but do not necessarily have to be a
    science major
    Who is Applying to Physical Therapy School?

    17,416 37,530 282


    Applicants per Students Enrolled Accredited PT
    Cycle Currently Programs
    Physical Therapy as a Career

    Ranked #3 in Best Healthcare Jobs

    Growing Profession: +17% growth rate in next 10 years

    Median Salaries: $89.499 (PT) and $58,520 (PTA)


    Diversity in the PT Profession

    1.5 2.5
    5.4

    Female Male
    69.4% 30.6%

    African American

    88.5 Hispanic/Latino

    Asian

    Caucasian
    Barriers to Becoming a Physical Therapist

    Academic Barriers Financial Barriers Application Barriers

    A-B Average in FAFSA (grants, loans, Develop Essay Prompt


    Required Prerequisites etc.) Letters of
    3.5< Cumulative GPA Local and State Level Recommendation
    Prep for GRE Scholarships Prep for Interviews
    Steps to Take Now
    Research Programs of Interest

    Observation Hours: Inpatient and Outpatient

    Study and Take the GRE (if required)

    Program Required Prerequisites

    Seek out Clubs and Leadership Opportunities

    Letters of Recommendation
    Questions?
    References
    • PDF: Physical therapy overview for high school and Early College students. APTA.
    https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/pt-moves-me/physical-therapy-overview-
    for-high-school-and-early-college-students. Published March 1, 2021. Accessed March 24, 2023.
    • Physical therapists : Occupational outlook handbook. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm. Published September 8, 2022. Accessed
    March 24, 2023.
    • Who are Tomorrow's PTS and ptas? APTA. https://www.apta.org/apta-magazine/2018/06/01/who-are-
    tomorrows-pts-and-ptas. Published June 1, 2018. Accessed March 24, 2023.

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