You can read how to become a physical therapist on quite a few websites, but unfortunately those articles aren’t written by a physical therapist! I was in your shoes not too long ago. I became a licensed physical therapist in 2016 so I know what it takes to get into PT school and become a […]
Physical Therapy Documentation Examples
Physical therapy documentation is an important tool for tracking patient progress with the treatments provided in therapy. It can also be the source of major headaches, rushed lunch hours, and hours of typing throughout the day. Finding helpful physical therapy documentation examples has been difficult for students and therapists for a number of reasons. I […]
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting PT School
Getting into PT school isn’t easy. For the 50% of people who are accepted into Physical Therapy school, you’re in for a challenging 3 years. I went into PT school, having already completed a masters degree in business, so I thought I had a pretty good handle on this grad school thing. But I quickly […]
Physical Therapist Assistant Salary and Career Guide
The average Physical Therapist Assistant salary is $54,544 or $26.22 an hour. The data for PTA salary is an average taken from multiple sources as highlighted below. As a Physical Therapist myself, I work with many Physical Therapist Assistants and see firsthand how a PTA can impact the lives of patients every day. Physical Therapist […]
Is a Physical Therapist a Doctor?
Is a physical therapist a doctor? It depends on who you ask. Not all Physical Therapists (PTs) have a doctorate degree (DPT). Some PTs may only have a bachelor’s degree, while others have a masters degree in physical therapy (MSPT). This is because the DPT or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree was first issued just […]