Physical Therapy Graduates – It’s time to decide!
What are your physical therapy career options?
As a recent physical therapy graduate you may be inclined to take the first physical therapy job that comes along, not fully aware of all your therapy career options, such as above average pay, jobs in private physical therapy practice, or a physical therapist job in a town, city, or facility of personal or professional interest.
The first step in finding a physical therapy job, in line with the way you like to live and work, is to explore all your therapy job options and evaluate them one by one. Then choose the physical therapy job that meets your checklist of career and lifestyle demands.
Permanent physical therapy jobs and travel physical therapy jobs offer bright futures; many of our jobs are with healthcare employers who will train you and provide experienced guidance. Travel Force jobs feature the opportunity to work in select specialties nationwide -- our experts will help you find a position in your desired location.
10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before your Next Physical Therapist Job
Q: I am fresh out of school and have never held a physical therapy job before. Where should I start?
First, put your resume, documentation and licensing in order. A therapy jobs staffing agency can help you do this. Second, hone your interviewing skills and be prepared to tell potential healthcare employers about your strengths, weaknesses and the direction you would like your therapy career to take.
Q: How much money am I looking to make?
The average physical therapist salary is between $55K and $75K, depending on education and experience. A therapist who possesses a DPT can often earn 20 percent more. If money is what motivates you, travel physical therapy jobs typically pay well and come with added benefits, as do therapy jobs in major cities. You can soon be enjoying attractive benefits including:
- Lucrative Salary and Bonuses
- Tax Advantage Plan
- Free Private Housing
- Free Health, Dental & Life Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- Licensure Reimbursement
- Travel Reimbursements
- AAA Membership Subsidy
- Free Unlimited Online CEs
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Protection Plus Plan
- Professional Liability Insurance and Worker's Compensation
Q: What type of benefits can I expect from my next physical therapy job?
This depends on many factors, such as age, general health and overall personal needs. Most therapy jobs include comprehensive benefits, while others, such as in physical therapy travel, also include housing, relocation assistance and continuing education credits in addition to full health insurance benefits.
Q: How many more credit hours would I need to achieve my DPT?
In most cases, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program requires an additional 35 credit hours with coursework in radiology, imaging and differential diagnosis. Most DPT programs require an expanded number of clinical hours as well.
Q: Will a Doctor-level physical therapy degree increase my physical therapy salary?
This depends on the position you hold within a healthcare organization (i.e. Clinical Director) or the rates you charge should you engage private physical therapy practice. In most cases, the more physical therapy education, the higher the physical therapy salary.
Q: Are higher personal costs associated with physical therapy travel?
Most therapy travel jobs include free private housing and free health insurance, eliminating the high cost of rent and reducing premium expense. Some travel therapy agencies offer Tax Advantage programs to increase take home pay while others turn benefits into cash in the form of subsidies. Travel Therapist FAQs.
Q: How do I find out more about physical therapy jobs in other states?
Recent physical therapy graduates are encouraged to call a reputable therapy jobs staffing agency to explore opportunities outside existing comfort zones. Recruiters are best informed as to the various pay rates, licensing requirements and types of facilities available for your level of experience and education.
Q: What do I like to do in my spare time?
All too often, physical therapists settle for a therapy job in a city or town of no particular interest or significance, not considering that physical therapy jobs in other parts of the country might be more suitable to their lifestyle. First, decide where you would like to live. Then, search for therapy jobs there.
Q: Does physical therapy travel allow me to travel with my spouse and kids?
A reputable travel therapy job staffing agency will find quality housing for you and your family. Accommodations come fully-furnished and are located in safe, secure buildings close to your physical therapist assignment and amenities such as shopping and restaurants.
Q: Can I live where I do now and still accept a travel physical therapy job?
Some agencies can find you travel physical therapy jobs close to your home. Most travel therapy agencies will also subsidize your mortgage or rent in lieu of providing housing, and will do the same for health insurance if you’re already insured.
Whether you’ve recently achieved your MPT or are transiting to your Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy, finding a therapy job isn’t a problem. The profession continues to grow “faster than average,” say government statistics, and positive changes in third-party reimbursement regulations have made it easier for patients to access physical therapy services, fueling demand.
Stay connected and grown your physical therapy career!
Successful job searches begin with a Joint Commission Certified agency, like Travel Force Staffing, offering immediate access the positions you seek. In order to practice physical therapy in the state of your choice, you'll need to apply for licensure within that state. Travel Force helps experienced graduates by explaining what state boards expect when it comes to licensure and certifications. Not only will we help you find the job, we'll assist with licensure, the interview process, relocation, housing and benefits. The whole package!
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