Book overview
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that physical therapy will grow 21 percent between 2020-2030, faster than the average for all occupations. However, getting into physical therapy school is a very competitive process. Less than half of students who apply to physical therapy school are qualified and only 20%-30% are admitted. Become A Physical Therapist provides aspiring students with a blueprint for becoming a physical therapist. The book is a comprehensive guide design to help students with the process of becoming a physical therapist from beginning to end. The book focuses on all major aspects of becoming a physical therapist including getting into physical therapy school, graduating, and getting your license to practice. The book begins with a discussion of the types of settings physical therapists work and the types of patients physical therapists treat. It then provides a brief history of the physical therapy profession. It then provides tips and guidance on choosing the right major in undergrad. The book then provides the necessary steps to take in order to successfully get into physical therapy school as well as tips on interviewing, what to do once you get admitted with tips on how to study, and preparation and tips for passing the national licensure exam. Dr. Gray provides tips and advice that he himself used when applying to physical therapy school that allowed him to be admitted the first time he applied.
