Become a Physical Therapist: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Physical Therapists - Softcover

Gray, Brandon

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798988458104

Publisher: Wordstone Press, 2023

Synopsis

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that physical therapy will grow 21 percent between 2020-2030, faster than the average for all occupations. However, getting into physical therapy school is a very competitive process. Less than half of students who apply to physical therapy school are qualified and only 20%-30% are admitted.  Become A Physical Therapist provides aspiring students with a blueprint for becoming a physical therapist. The book is a comprehensive guide design to help students with the process of becoming a physical therapist from beginning to end. The book focuses on all major aspects of becoming a physical therapist including getting into physical therapy school, graduating, and getting your license to practice. The book begins with a discussion of the types of settings physical therapists work and the types of patients physical therapists treat. It then provides a brief history of the physical therapy profession. It then provides tips and guidance on choosing the right major in undergrad. The book then provides the necessary steps to take in order to successfully get into physical therapy school as well as tips on interviewing, what to do once you get admitted with tips on how to study, and preparation and tips for passing the national licensure exam. Dr. Gray provides tips and advice that he himself used when applying to physical therapy school that allowed him to be admitted the first time he applied.

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About the Author

Dr. Brandon Gray's interest in the physical therapy profession was born from the process of rehabilitating himself through injuries sustained as a track and field and football athlete. He is a first generation college graduate. He was admitted to physical therapy school on his first time applying and passed the board licensure exam on his first attempt. He attended physical therapy school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he earned his Master of Physical Therapy Degree in 2002 and was honored with an induction into the Imhotep Society to recognize academic accomplishments, service, and leadership. He later received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in 2007. Prior to entering physical therapy school he completed his undergraduate studies at Tennessee State University.Dr. Gray has practiced in several different settings including sports medicine, outpatient orthopedics, home health, skilled nursing, and occupational medicine and practiced internationally. He has treated a wide variety of patients with acute, subacute, and chronic conditions from weekend warriors to professional athletes. He has served as a manager, director, and has been a clinic owner. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Texas Physical Therapy Association, and Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. He is licensed to practice physical therapy in both Texas and Tennessee.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wordstone Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798988458104
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68