Victory Physical Therapy
Michael A. Walters, PT Bachelors at Pennsylvania State University in General Science
Gymnastic coach
Arcadia University TJU (graduated in 1989)
Small client setting (no more then 2 patients at a time)
2 aides, 2 PTs
Typical work hours (Monday through Friday) 8-5 or 10-7
Flexible hours
Works with EVERYBODY
Average salary $57,220, salary peaks at $105,900 annually
Advantage in working in NJ: patients can just walk in anytime and ask for help
PTCAS
Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service
Allows applicants to use a single application & one set of materials to apply to multiple PT programs Transcripts GRE scores Anatomy & Physiology I & II w/ lab, Biology I & II w/ lab, Chemistry I & II
w/ lab, Physics I & II w/ lab, Psychology, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Statistics, Humanities
Letters of Recommendation
DPT at Thomas Jefferson University
Full time, 3 year program
BA degree with a GPA and a science GPA of at least a 3.0
Tuition-$31,726 per year
100 % had jobs following graduation
Total credits for DPT degree = 111 credits
TJU offers graduate assistantships as a viable way to help finance your education while gaining a career advantage
50 or more PT observation hours
DPT at Drexel University
BA degree with a GPA of at least a 3.6 and science GPA a 3.4
2 ½ year (38 weeks) curriculum offered in 10 academic quarters
Tuition- $730 per credit hour
86 semester credits (128 quarter credits)
Documented work or volunteer experience of a recommended minimum of 50 hours or more
50 or more volunteer hours
DPT at Temple University
An average of a 3.6 GPA and science GPA
A 2 year and 10-month program
Tuition- $23,422 for out-of-state students. For in-state students, $13,596 a year
130 total credits for DPT degree
5 clinical internships
A total of 40 weeks of Physical therapy experience
Assistantships available for a limited number of students
TPPTA
Temple Pre-Physical Therapy Association
Association for students studying PT at Temple University
Independent Association
Membership requirements: attend 3 events a semester (general meetings, community service etc.)
Organization dues: $15 for the year; 10 for semester
APTA
Professional organization representing more than 88,000 member PTs, PTAs, and students of PT
Types of memberships: PT & PTA, PT Postprofessional student membership ,Student of PT, Retired of Life membership
PT student membership = $80
Membership benefits for students include: Discounts, aid, and insurance benefits Employment resources Evidence & research resources Involvement opportunities News & publications