1. Becoming a Physical Therapist Jenica Moore, DPT, ATC, CSCS

2. What is a Physical Therapist?

3. PT Sub-Specialties  Pediatrics  Neurology  Orthopedics  Cardiopulmonary  Geriatrics  Sports  Women’s Health  Clinical Electrophysiology ABPTS.org

4. So You Want to Be a PT…  High School Diploma  4-year Bachelor’s Degree  Pre-Requisites  3-year Clinical Doctoral Degree

5. Applying to PT School  PTCAS.org  Observation Hours  Minimum GPA  GRE Scores  Transcripts  Admissions Essays  References  Don’t miss the deadline!

6. Texas PT Schools on PTCAS  UT Medical Branch- Galveston  GRE:  Avg. Verbal: 151  Avg. Math: 151  Avg. Writing: 4.0  References: 3  Obs. Hrs.: 80+  Avg GPA: 3.70 for all  University of the Incarnate Word  GRE: No minimum  References: 3  Obs. Hrs.: 50 required, 100 recommended  Avg. GPA:  Overall: 3.35  Pre-Req: 3.20  UTEP  GRE: No minimum  References: 3  Obs. Hrs.: 50+  Avg. GPA:  Overall: 3.54  Pre-Req: 3.58  UT Southwestern – Dallas  GRE:  Avg. Verbal: 150  Avg. Math: 150  Avg. Writing: 4.5  References: 3  Obs. Hrs.: 0 required, 250 recommended  Avg. GPA: 3.80 for all

7. PT Schools in Texas  Angelo State University- San Angelo  Hardin-Simmons University- Abilene  Texas State University- San Marcos  Texas Tech University- Lubbock  Texas Woman’s University- Dallas  UT Health Science Center at San Antonio  UT Medical Branch at Galveston  UNT Health Science Center- Ft. Worth  University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences- Austin  UTEP- El Paso  UT Southwestern- Dallas  US Army- Baylor University- Ft. Sam Houston

8. How Do I Get Started?  Observe, observe, observe!  Solid grades  Research

9. PT vs. ATC…is there a difference? Physical Therapist  Doctoral Degree  Evaluation in clinic  Work primarily in clinics, hospitals, rehab centers  Specialize in different areas of therapy  Insurance reimbursement Certified Athletic Trainer  Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate  On-field evaluation, emergency  Work in high schools, clinics, colleges, specifically with teams  Sometimes unpredictable schedules

10. Can PT’s & ATC’s work together?  This SHOULD happen  Communication within the medical field is crucial

11. A Good PT  What do you think makes a great therapist?  Caring/Servant  Positive Attitude  Knowledge, Eager to Continue Learning  Communication Skills  Humility  Sense of Humor

12. Rewards & Challenges in PT

13. Q&A Time!