Physical Therapist
Help people recover mobility and live pain-free
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Trabajos a los que lleva
- Staff PT
- Sports Rehab Specialist
- Geriatric PT
- Pediatric PT
- Clinic Owner
Antes de empezar
- ✓ Bachelor's degree (any field for US DPT programs)
- ✓ Strong science prerequisites (biology, physics, psychology)
20 misiones hasta Physical Therapist
4 mundos, 20 misiones. Toca cualquier círculo para abrirlo; el que brilla es el siguiente.
Complete prerequisites and confirm this is right for you.
Complete your professional degree.
Get licensed and pick a specialty.
Build your practice and reputation.
Más sobre esta carrera
Sobre el trabajo, el salario donde vives, preguntas frecuentes y a dónde puede llevarte esta carrera después.
Sobre el trabajo
Qué harías
- Examinar a los pacientes nuevos y documentar los hallazgos para llegar a un diagnóstico antes del tratamiento
- Planificar y aplicar programas de tratamiento individuales para recuperar el movimiento y la función
- Usar ejercicios manuales, masaje o tracción para aliviar el dolor y ganar fuerza
- Comprobar cómo funciona el tratamiento y ajustarlo para lograr el mejor resultado
- Enseñar a pacientes y familias ejercicios para continuar en casa
- Registrar la evolución en la historia de cada paciente
Dónde trabajarías
- Consultas de terapia y audiología (cerca del 36% de los fisioterapeutas de EE. UU.)
- Hospitales (cerca del 26% en EE. UU.)
- Servicios de atención domiciliaria (cerca del 11% en EE. UU.)
- Residencias y centros de cuidados
- Trabajo por cuenta propia (cerca del 4% de los fisioterapeutas de EE. UU.)
Caminos posibles
- Ortopedia
- Deporte
- Geriatría
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Prerequisites & Observation 5 pasos
Complete challenging science prerequisites: biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, and psychology
Complete challenging science prerequisites: biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, and psychology
Abrir este paso ↑Secure 50-100+ hours of physical therapy observation or shadowing across multiple settings (outpatient, acute care, neuro)
Secure 50-100+ hours of physical therapy observation or shadowing across multiple settings (outpatient, acute care, neuro)
Abrir este paso ↑Prepare for and take the GRE, a requirement for many Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in the US
Prepare for and take the GRE, a requirement for many Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs in the US
Abrir este paso ↑Maintain a highly competitive GPA (aim for a 3.5+ overall and science GPA)
Maintain a highly competitive GPA (aim for a 3.5+ overall and science GPA)
Abrir este paso ↑Apply to programs through PTCAS (Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service), securing strong letters of recommendation
Apply to programs through PTCAS (Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service), securing strong letters of recommendation
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Physical Therapy Degree 5 pasos
Study foundational sciences deeply: gross anatomy (often with cadaver lab), kinesiology, biomechanics, and systems neuroscience
Study foundational sciences deeply: gross anatomy (often with cadaver lab), kinesiology, biomechanics, and systems neuroscience
Abrir este paso ↑Learn and practice clinical skills: patient assessment, therapeutic exercise prescription, and manual therapy techniques
Learn and practice clinical skills: patient assessment, therapeutic exercise prescription, and manual therapy techniques
Abrir este paso ↑Complete immersive clinical rotations under supervision in various settings, such as acute care hospitals, rehab centers, and pediatric clinics
Complete immersive clinical rotations under supervision in various settings, such as acute care hospitals, rehab centers, and pediatric clinics
Abrir este paso ↑Engage in evidence-based practice courses and learn to critically analyze physical therapy research
Engage in evidence-based practice courses and learn to critically analyze physical therapy research
Abrir este paso ↑Prepare for the licensing exam by taking practice tests and reviewing core competencies during your final year
Prepare for the licensing exam by taking practice tests and reviewing core competencies during your final year
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Licensing & Specialization 5 pasos
Register for and pass the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) in the US, or the relevant national/state exam in other countries
Register for and pass the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) in the US, or the relevant national/state exam in other countries
Abrir este paso ↑Apply for your state license, complete the jurisprudence exam, and fulfill background check requirements
Apply for your state license, complete the jurisprudence exam, and fulfill background check requirements
Abrir este paso ↑Consider applying for a clinical residency to specialize early in fields like orthopedics, sports, neurology, or pediatrics
Consider applying for a clinical residency to specialize early in fields like orthopedics, sports, neurology, or pediatrics
Abrir este paso ↑Aim for ABPTS board certification in a specialty area after accruing 2,000+ hours of clinical practice
Aim for ABPTS board certification in a specialty area after accruing 2,000+ hours of clinical practice
Abrir este paso ↑Begin working as a licensed PT, focusing on building strong patient rapport and refining your clinical reasoning
Begin working as a licensed PT, focusing on building strong patient rapport and refining your clinical reasoning
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Career Growth 5 pasos
Gain broad experience by working in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or specialized sports facility
Gain broad experience by working in a hospital, outpatient clinic, or specialized sports facility
Abrir este paso ↑Build a strong patient referral network by communicating effectively with local physicians and surgeons
Build a strong patient referral network by communicating effectively with local physicians and surgeons
Abrir este paso ↑Pursue continuing education (CE) courses to master advanced techniques (e.g., dry needling, specialized manual therapy)
Pursue continuing education (CE) courses to master advanced techniques (e.g., dry needling, specialized manual therapy)
Abrir este paso ↑Consider the business side by moving into clinic management or opening your own private practice
Consider the business side by moving into clinic management or opening your own private practice
Abrir este paso ↑Mentor physical therapy students or become a clinical instructor to give back to the profession
Mentor physical therapy students or become a clinical instructor to give back to the profession
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Preguntas frecuentes sobre Physical Therapist
Respuestas claras sobre salarios, duración y metodología.
¿Cuánto se tarda en ser Physical Therapist?
Esta ruta estima 3–4 years (DPT) or 4.5 years (BPT, India). Tiene 4 fases y 20 pasos, desde «Prerequisites & Observation» hasta «Career Growth».
¿Cómo llego a ser Physical Therapist?
Sigue las 4 fases en orden, empezando por la fase 1, «Prerequisites & Observation». Tu primera tarea: Complete challenging science prerequisites: biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, and psychology
¿Cuánto gana un Physical Therapist?
El sueldo depende del país. El recuadro de salario de esta página muestra la estimación de DraftMyCareer, en moneda local, para el país elegido en el menú.
¿Qué necesito antes de empezar?
Esta ruta indica: Bachelor's degree (any field for US DPT programs); Strong science prerequisites (biology, physics, psychology).
¿Qué habilidades necesita un Physical Therapist?
Esta ruta cubre: Anatomy, Manual Therapy, Exercise Prescription, Patient Assessment, Gait Analysis, Rehabilitation Planning.