1. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW Jennifer Hausler EDUC 131-002

2. ROBIN TAPPY PHYSICAL THERAPIST  Doctor of Physical Therapy  Four year degree – Bachelors Degree in Biology  Attended Duke for three year professional school (PT school)  Works at Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates in Charlotte, NC  This is an out-patient clinic, meaning the patients seek out physical therapy.

3. ABOUT BEING A PT  Work a 40 hour work week  See about 14 patients each day  The care for each patient is dictated by the diagnosis  Sees a variety of patients with various needs  Other places where PTs can work include:  Schools  Hospitals  Nursing homes  Rehabilitation Facilities

4. FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT BEING A PT  Get to see a lot of variety within one workday  Constantly moving around, on your feet  Fun to work with people and to help them make their lives better  The job is very rewarding

5. LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A PT  Dealing with insurance companies  Must have a set plan of care  Must have proper documentation

6. ADVICE FOR SOMEONE ASPIRING TO BE A PT “Get out there, shadow, investigate different areas. See if it something that you would enjoy. School is challenging, but the profession is very fun and very, very rewarding.”