Graham P.t. on education
From Why I Chose a Career in Physical Therapy · · American Physical Therapy Association
“If I were to give advice to another student I would have them really think about why they're applying to physical therapy school and why they're going to join this profession. It's a really hard profession; school's not a joke. It's very rewarding but if they realize why they're doing it, it's going to make school that much easier and their life in physical therapy is that much better.”
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."