SO YOU WANT TO BE A THERAPIST? How to become a Physical or Occupational Therapist

by Kirk G. Painter

This is the only current book out there made for those aspiring to enter the field of physical therapy or occupational therapy. Now including information about physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants. Please note: The information is a compilation of common knowledge and information no one knows about or actually does. The author is a long-time interviewer and advisor to hundreds of students aspiring to enter the therapy field. The advice must be applied, even if you think you have heard some of it before. Much of the information is new and different, but again MUST be applied, not just heard. It shows you the steps and unknown tips needed to put you in the best position to ultimately get into the very competitive U.S. physical therapy and occupational therapy schools. The author has been asked by innumerable potential applicants regarding the steps to gain acceptance into P.T. school and finally decided to write a book about it. He has over 20 years of experience and has participated as a P.T. applicant interviewer for most of those years. He has interviewed the Chairs of P.T. and O.T. departments for their insight on the subject, and outlined what steps are needed get into P.T. or O.T. school. He has studied the traits of those who are successful and those who do not make the cut. This book is for those of you who would like to learn the steps needed to be a competitive applicant in an ultra-competitive field. Chapters include: Personality Traits, Preparation, Schools, Academics, Volunteering/Employment, Civic duties, Recommendation letters, and The interview.

86 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2013

Reviews

[Mason Secore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives you tips and tricks on how to become a physical therapist.

You can learn ways to become a physical therapist as well as what they do from this book. you also learn what you need to take for classes to get this job. you also need a happy personality other wise you could get fired. It tells you how to treat people that need it for their arm, leg etc... It tells you how much money you make to start off with. It gives you information on the quality's you need.

Other books probably give a lot more advise and information about being a physical therapist. This information it gives might not be accurate for all physical therapist places.

[Tara Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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A simple but very informative read. The expressed discipline need to succeed or have a higher change in becoming a physical or occupational therapist help a person set better intentions, clarity and develop a mindset for success.