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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy. Jessica Sun, Jany Diaz, Dave Manzo. Victory Physical Therapy. Michael A. Walters, PT Bachelors at Pennsylvania State University in General Science Gymnastic coach Arcadia University  TJU (graduated in 1989) Small client setting (no more then 2 patients at a time)

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Physical Therapy

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  1. Physical Therapy Jessica Sun, Jany Diaz, Dave Manzo

  2. Victory Physical Therapy • Michael A. Walters, PT • Bachelors at Pennsylvania State University in General Science • Gymnastic coach • Arcadia University  TJU (graduated in 1989) • Small client setting (no more then 2 patients at a time) • 2 aides, 2 PTs • Typical work hours (Monday through Friday) 8-5 or 10-7 • Flexible hours • Works with EVERYBODY • Average salary $57,220, salary peaks at $105,900 annually • Advantage in working in NJ: patients can just walk in anytime and ask for help

  3. Victory Physical Therapy

  4. Doctorate Degrees in PT Thomas Jefferson University Drexel University Temple University

  5. PTCAS Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service • Allows applicants to use a single application & one set of materials to apply to multiple PT programs • Transcripts • GRE scores • Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/ lab, Biology I & II w/ lab, Chemistry I & II w/ lab, Physics I & II w/ lab, Psychology, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Statistics, Humanities • Letters of Recommendation

  6. DPT at Thomas Jefferson University • Full time, 3 year program • BA degree with a GPA and a science GPA of at least a 3.0 • Tuition-$31,726 per year • 100 % had jobs following graduation • Total credits for DPT degree = 111 credits • TJU offers graduate assistantships as a viable way to help finance your education while gaining a career advantage • 50 or more PT observation hours

  7. DPT at Drexel University • BA degree with a GPA of at least a 3.6 and science GPA a 3.4 • 2 ½ year (38 weeks) curriculum offered in 10 academic quarters • Tuition- $730 per credit hour • 86 semester credits (128 quarter credits) • Documented work or volunteer experience of a recommended minimum of 50 hours or more • 50 or more volunteer hours

  8. DPT at Temple University • An average of a 3.6 GPA and science GPA • A 2 year and 10-month program • Tuition- $23,422 for out-of-state students. For in-state students, $13,596 a year • 130 total credits for DPT degree • 5 clinical internships • A total of 40 weeks of Physical therapy experience • Assistantships available for a limited number of students

  9. Professional Associations • TPPTA • APTA • WCPT

  10. TPPTA • Temple Pre-Physical Therapy Association • Association for students studying PT at Temple University • Independent Association • Membership requirements: attend 3 events a semester (general meetings, community service etc.) • Organization dues: $15 for the year; 10 for semester

  11. APTA • Professional organization representing more than 88,000 member PTs, PTAs, and students of PT • Types of memberships: PT & PTA, PT Postprofessional student membership ,Student of PT, Retired of Life membership • PT student membership = $80 • Membership benefits for students include: • Discounts, aid, and insurance benefits • Employment resources • Evidence & research resources • Involvement opportunities • News & publications

  12. WCPT • World Confederation for Physical Therapy • Foundation for PT members around the world • Represents more than 350,000 PTs wordwide Benefits: Policy Events Communications Resources International The WCPT Awards

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