NewGradPhysicalTherapy.com has created this assessment to help you determine what physical therapy setting is best for your career, given your current set of circumstances.

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One of the many reasons why physical therapy makes such a great career is the fact that there are almost limitless settings in which we can practice. Depending on our strengths, interests, and phases of life, we might choose to work in one setting for many years, then try something entirely new. Or, we might want to opt for a flexible role from the get-go, where every day is different. The beauty of PT is that we can literally do anything; all we have to do is shift gears and put on our learning caps!

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What makes you feel happiest in a PT job?

The fact that I'm always learning

High pay

Doing more than clinical care

Being highly specialized

Flexibility and work-life balance

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What is your favorite thing about PT?

Respect and recognition for my accomplishments

Working with an active, motivated patient population

Having flexibility in my schedule so I can have a life outside work

The fact that I'm truly helping patients every day

Feeling like I saved the day

Making fat stacks of cash

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How physically active do you want to be at work?

As much as possible - I like being active

I like to move around, but can't do it nonstop

I'd prefer a less physically demanding role

I want to move/lift less and educate/train patients more

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How much do bodily fluids bother you?

A LOT. I can't stand pee, poop, or puke.

A little, but I can deal...I guess.

No real opinion on the matter.

I honestly don't mind - they're part of the job.

Not one bit. I find it gratifying to help patients in any time of need.

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How much do you enjoy presenting in front of others?

I love it! I could give an in-service every day

It's cool once in awhile

I don't love presenting, but I'll do it if I must

I'd rather stick a needle in my eye than give a presentation

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Do you enjoy a rigid/packed schedule?

Yep. Staying busy makes the day fly by

Sometimes

NO! A packed schedule makes me want to run and hide

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Do you enjoy being known by your full name at work?

Of course! It lets my patients write glowing Yelp reviews about me 🙂

First name basis is OK, but don't email me at home and don't friend me on Facebook.

Ugh, no. I sometimes wish I could go by a pseudonym at work.

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Do you get sick of treating the same patients over and over?

OMG yes. I need more variety.

It really depends on the patient.

Nope. I like working with patients long-term, so I truly get to know them.

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Do you hate having to market yourself?

Ugh, yes. I'd rather drink toilet cleaner than deal with marketing.

Sometimes. But marketing myself on my free time/own terms can be OK.

Hell no! I love social media, MD visits, and booths at races!

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Would you rather spend your day surrounded by kids or adults?

Kids!

A healthy mix

Adults!

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What do you like least about PT?

The paperwork and insurance headaches

Unmotivated patients

Demanding family members

Seeing the effects of accidents and aging every day

The inflexible hours and inability to take time off

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