Graham P.t. on education
From Why I Chose a Career in Physical Therapy · · American Physical Therapy Association
“I think it would be important for students who are interested in physical therapy to go ahead and shadow in all the practice settings that we have: acute care hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, inpatient rehab. Do as much as you can to see the diversity that's out there and see if any one of those suits your interest.”
On , Graham P.t., Chief Operating Officer - West at U S PHYSICAL THERAPY INC, spoke about education during Why I Chose a Career in Physical Therapy on American Physical Therapy Association.
About Graham P.t.
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."