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A Postgraduate Degree Can Lead to a Satisfying Physical Therapy Career
By Catherine Groux
Posted August 01, 2012 11:37 AM
Students can launch satisfying careers as physical therapists.According to a recent survey by Peer Group US, many physical therapists are very satisfied with their current jobs. Today, only about 4.1% of these professionals said they are looking for a new position, while a majority said they would not consider a job change right now.
Previous research has drawn similar conclusions. According to a study by the University of Chicago, about 78% of physical therapists report they are very happy with their jobs, making it one of the most satisfying careers in the nation. The study suggests that this is because physical therapists are given daily opportunities to help people, whether they aid stroke patients in walking and talking again or assist athletes in recovering from an injury.
"I love helping patients enjoy life again," Alison Lichy, a physical therapist in Virginia, told CNN Money.
Students who want to launch a gratifying allied health career as a physical therapist must earn a postgraduate professional degree, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states. Usually these programs award individuals with a Doctor of Physical Therapy; however, a small number of schools offer a Master of Physical Therapy. Typically, programs take two to three years to complete once students have earned a bachelor's degree.
