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re: Physical Therapy School
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:50 pm to Saint5446
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:50 pm to Saint5446
My mom does it so I have that perspective (even though she works in the school system and that doesn't interest me in the least) and this semester I am interning at an outpatient clinic. I like what I do, but the loans scare the shite out of me. Would PTA be a dumb thing to do? Cheaper, but less pay. But also less responsibility.
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:51 pm to nosaj
Don't let the loans scare you.
If private school is your only option, do travel PT for 2-3 years and you'll have them gone in no time.
If private school is your only option, do travel PT for 2-3 years and you'll have them gone in no time.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 8:54 pm to Golfer
Don't do PTA, decreases your earning potential significantly, but your opportunities much more so. It's nearly impossible for a PTA to start a business, while a PT can have several PTAs subcontracting underneath them.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:08 pm to nosaj
LSU NOLA grad.
2nd year is the worst, but only because of the massive amount of projects/busy work.
It's a good school. The ortho guy there is very good and was loved by all in my class.
Regardless of school, you will be as good of a PT as you want to be.
2nd year is the worst, but only because of the massive amount of projects/busy work.
It's a good school. The ortho guy there is very good and was loved by all in my class.
Regardless of school, you will be as good of a PT as you want to be.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:12 pm to Saint5446
That's the thing though, I'm not too worried about earning potential. I require very little (as does the SO). We are very simple in our needs and she will be an RN. I definitely don't want to start a business either. If I can be comfortable by my own standards, I'm fine.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:28 pm to nosaj
Sounds like you answered your own question. Good luck.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:41 pm to nosaj
I've been a career surfin fool since I was knee high to a rat terrier
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:49 pm to The Calvin
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I've been a career surfin fool since I was knee high to a rat terrier
Haha man I feel the same way. I just can't make up my mind.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:50 pm to Saint5446
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Sounds like you answered your own question. Good luck.
Thanks man. And even though I don't need to reel in 70k to feel comfortable, what is the realistic hourly rate for a PTA in your experience? Cause I don't want to be broke either.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:50 pm to Saint5446
DP
This post was edited on 2/26/14 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:51 pm to nosaj
I like following your posts because it reminds me of all my years of career searching. I finally settled into education, but health care was something I researched very closely.
I'm still considering PTA, speech path, or something along those lines as a second career once I've got my years in.
I'm still considering PTA, speech path, or something along those lines as a second career once I've got my years in.
This post was edited on 2/26/14 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:52 pm to nosaj
I've been out for a year in May and most of my classmates make between 30 and 35 an hour. There are outliers but most fall in that range.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:52 pm to shutterspeed
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shutterspeed
Haha man you sound like an older me! I have thought extensively about health care and education.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:54 pm to PTBob
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PTBob
Stupid question, PT or PTA?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:56 pm to nosaj
quote:Go with PT if you can get in. You will have double the earning potential with a doctorate degree vs an associate degree.
nosaj
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:57 pm to nosaj
Nosaj, I know in home health I pay my PTA about 40$/visit before taxes. In outpatient or hospital settings I'm not real sure, but I would think you'd start at least 40-45k/year?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:58 pm to nosaj
PT
Posted on 2/26/14 at 10:00 pm to PTBob
Bob where you working? City and setting I mean.
Posted on 2/26/14 at 10:00 pm to Saint5446
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40-45k/year?
Call me crazy, but I could deal with that. I know the benefits of doing PT because of earning potential etc., but I don't need much. Do you think I could get a higher rate for being a guy?
Posted on 2/26/14 at 10:03 pm to nosaj
Really not sure. A lot of PTAs contract out to multiple facilities part time or PRN for better rates for like 10-15 hours a week each and do that at a few different places. I used to contract as a PT but got a nice role at a good clinic and a steady HH gig on the side so I just spend about 45 hours a week between the two.
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