Why I Chose a Career in Physical Therapy
To learn more about a career in physical therapy please visit: www.apta.org/ProspectiveStudents.
Chief Operating Officer - West, U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC
Search every verified Graham Reeve interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a 2014 interview, Graham P.t., Chief Operating Officer - West at U.S. Physical Therapy, discussed his path to a career in physical therapy. He stated that he chose the profession due to his own childhood injuries and limited access to care while growing up on a reservation, where he said his family had to drive at least 100 miles to see a physical therapist. He described the field as a blend of science and exercise that allowed for more patient time than he experienced in medicine. P.t. advised prospective students to shadow in various practice settings, including acute care, skilled nursing, and home health, to understand the field's diversity. He emphasized the importance of understanding one's motivations before committing to the rigorous three-year graduate program, calling the profession "very rewarding" and noting that physical therapists are "needed" and can "make a difference in the world."
To learn more about a career in physical therapy please visit: www.apta.org/ProspectiveStudents.
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