What degree do you need to be a physical therapist?

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asked Jun 21, 2020 in Employment & Careers by o9uofgod (410 points)
What degree do you need to be a physical therapist?

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answered Jun 22, 2020 by Gracy (125,580 points)
To become a physical therapist you must earn a doctor of physical therapy degree and you must also have your Masters Degree.

So once you complete your Masters Degree and also you pass and complete your studies and get a doctor of physical therapy degree you can then either open your own office as a physical therapist or get work at a hospital etc as a physical therapist.

A physical therapist makes more money than an occupational therapist.

However that is in most states but in some states an occupational therapist may earn slightly more than a physical therapist.

Physical therapists usually earn around $40.69 per hour while occupational therapists usually earn around $26.23 per hour.

The average annual salary for a physical therapist is between $82,960.00 and $85,250.00

So while a physical therapist does make some good money they are not as highly paid as some other doctors or surgeons, nurses etc.

Physical therapists jobs though will always be in demand and it's usually easier to get a physical therapist degree than any other doctors or nurses degrees.

Physical therapists are indeed doctors.

However a physical therapist is only a doctor of physical therapy and not a physician.

Physical therapists study the musculoskeletal system and doctoral level research and the physical therapist can diagnose some parts of the human body but not all.

Physical therapists can and do diagnose people who they see.

The physical therapist treats and diagnoses people of all ages including ages, from newborns to people at the end of life.

Physical therapists can treat and diagnose patients who have injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions that need treatment.

Not only that but physical therapists can and do also treat patients who just want to become healthier and to prevent future problems with their health.

So if you do have a condition with your back or other part of your body that makes it difficult for you to do anything or you have pain then a physical therapist can diagnose those problems.
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answered May 26, 2022 by Djonatan (2,260 points)

You will most likely need to obtain a medical degree for this. I know that you can help people recover from sports injuries if you are certified as a personal trainer. It's a faster way to get started than going to medical school, but a medical or physical education degree is still a priority for many peoples that looking for personal trainers. You can read about what training programs for coaches and other specialists in sports and training exist here https://traineracademy.org/certifications/personal-trainer-certification/ . By the way, taking such courses can increase your qualifications as a physiotherapist and increase your popularity among clients.

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